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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.75 mi
00h 38m
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
23.75 mi
Kilometers
38.22 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 11, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-11T08:24
Arrive Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brentwood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Huntington
11.9 mi
00h 19m
To Great River
11.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 38 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Deer Park Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge

    1257 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip

    2886 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River

    1165 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Timber Point Road

    142 m · 20 sec · Timber Point Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Timberpoint Road

    979 ft · 28 sec · Timberpoint Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    1386 ft · 42 sec · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Road

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Woodhollow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New Street

    16 m · 2 sec · New Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heckscher State Parkway
7.69 mi · 32%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.68 mi · 20%
Park Avenue
4.07 mi · 17%
Northern State Parkway
2.96 mi · 12%
Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 19m from Huntington
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 6.8 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 14.3 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 Huntington and Great River. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Great River

#2 Great River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,489
Coordinates40.7212100, -73.1576100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Great River. The current time is 08:24:06.

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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.