How far is Commack, NY from Hauppauge, NY?
The driving distance from Commack, NY to Hauppauge, NY is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Commack and Hauppauge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commack and Hauppauge.
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Start on Commack Road
10 m · 7 sec · Commack Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
708 ft · 14 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Highway
2448 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1339 ft · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Wheeler Road
1883 ft · 48 sec · Wheeler Road
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Turn sharp left
27 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Commack and Hauppauge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.04 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Commack and Sunny near Hauppauge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Commack to Hauppauge?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smithtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Commack and 2.5 miles from Hauppauge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commack and Sunny near Hauppauge.
Stop Ideas Near Smithtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithtown.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Commack and Hauppauge. Straight-line distance: 4.87 mi (7.83 km).
#1 Commack
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 36,124 |
| Coordinates | 40.8428800, -73.2928900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hauppauge
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 20,882 |
| Coordinates | 40.8256500, -73.2026100 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hauppauge (-73.20261, 40.82565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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