How far is Hampton Bays, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Hampton Bays, NY to Huntington, NY is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.24 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.45 mi
76.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.24 mi
Kilometers
85.68 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sat, Apr 25, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton Bays
Sat, Apr 25, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Bays
2026-04-25T08:54
Arrive Huntington
Sat, Apr 25, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Bays
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Gordon Heights
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Hampton Bays
26.6 mi
00h 39m
To Huntington
26.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Bays Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton Bays and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on Ponquogue Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ponquogue Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montauk Highway

    3239 ft · 2 min · West Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

    2021 ft · 41 sec · Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1548 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    20.6 mi · 27 min · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    572 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington

    105 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Deforest Road North

    1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton Bays and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
20.6 mi · 39%
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 27%
Park Avenue
4.06 mi · 8%
Horseblock Road
3.85 mi · 7%
Northern State Parkway
2.82 mi · 5%
Deer Park Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

20.6 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon Heights
00h 39m from Hampton Bays
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hampton Bays and Light Rain near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton Bays to Huntington?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gordon Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Hampton Bays and 26.7 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hampton Bays and Light Rain near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordon Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon Heights.

RAIL

Bridgeport

40 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

52 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

68 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Bays and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.36 km).

Hampton Bays

#1 Hampton Bays

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,603
Coordinates40.8689900, -72.5175900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton Bays (-72.51759, 40.86899)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.14 $18.28
Diesel $4.69 $8.82 $17.65

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Bays and Huntington. The current time is 08:54:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.