How far is Great River, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Great River, NY to Huntington, NY is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.14 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.14 mi
Kilometers
37.24 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sat, Apr 11, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great River
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Huntington
Sat, Apr 11, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Great River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Great River
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Huntington
11.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Great River and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great River and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on New Street

    16 m · 8 sec · New Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Road

    1230 ft · 55 sec · Woodhollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    1577 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Heckscher Parkway west

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SA North: Kings Park

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington

    105 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Deforest Road North

    1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great River and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heckscher State Parkway
7.56 mi · 33%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.93 mi · 21%
Park Avenue
4.06 mi · 18%
Northern State Parkway
2.82 mi · 12%
Deer Park Road
1.14 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Heckscher State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

7.56 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 18m from Great River
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Great River and Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great River to Huntington?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Great River and 11.6 miles from Huntington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great River and Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brentwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

58 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great River and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 km).

Great River

#1 Great River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,489
Coordinates40.7212100, -73.1576100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.57
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.29 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $4.86 $3.99 $7.97
Diesel $4.69 $3.85 $7.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Great River and Huntington. The current time is 05:11:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.