How far is Huntington, NY from Great River, NY?
The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Great River, NY is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Great River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Great River.
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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
4.7 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip
2886 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River
1165 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Timber Point Road
142 m · 20 sec · Timber Point Road
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Continue on Timberpoint Road
979 ft · 28 sec · Timberpoint Road
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Continue on River Road
1386 ft · 42 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
1230 ft · 56 sec · Woodhollow Road
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Turn right onto New Street
16 m · 2 sec · New Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Great River.
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.
Heckscher State Parkway
Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway
7.69 mi · 00h 10m
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 Huntington and Sunny near Great River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Great River?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.9 miles from Huntington and 11.9 miles from Great River.
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 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Great River.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Great River. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 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 Great River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 1,489 |
| Coordinates | 40.7212100, -73.1576100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
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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