How far is Huntington, NY from Center Moriches, NY?
The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Center Moriches, NY is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Center Moriches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Center Moriches.
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Start on New York Avenue
1143 ft · 38 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road
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Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · LIE South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Frowein Road
785 ft · 18 sec · Frowein Road
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Turn right onto Montauk Highway
2876 ft · 1 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Center Moriches.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Center Moriches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Center Moriches?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Ronkonkoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Huntington and 19 miles from Center Moriches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Center Moriches.
Stop Ideas Near Ronkonkoma
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 Ronkonkoma.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Center Moriches. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.02 km).
#1 Huntington
Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 200,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8681500, -73.4256800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Center Moriches
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,580 |
| Coordinates | 40.8003800, -72.7898200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Moriches (-72.78982, 40.80038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.01 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
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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