How far is Huntington, NY from Head of the Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Head of the Harbor, NY is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Head of the Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Head of the Harbor.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
2386 ft · 41 sec · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25A
569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Rose Street
2463 ft · 50 sec · Rose Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Landing Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Country Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Country Road
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Turn left onto Hitherbrook Road
1583 ft · 1 min · Hitherbrook Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bacon Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Bacon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bacon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Head of the Harbor.
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.
Fort Salonga Road
Continue on Fort Salonga Road
6.48 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Head of the Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Head of the Harbor?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Kings Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Huntington and 9.8 miles from Head of the Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Head of the Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Park
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 Kings Park.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Head of the Harbor. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.85 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 Head of the Harbor
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 40.9034300, -73.1578900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Head of the Harbor (-73.15789, 40.90343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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