How far is Huntington, NY from Melville, NY?
The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Melville, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
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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.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Melville.
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Start on New York Avenue
8 m · 5 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
629 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Oakwood Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Oakwood Road
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Turn left onto West Jericho Turnpike
1.3 km · 2 min · West Jericho Turnpike
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Turn right onto Walt Whitman Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Walt Whitman Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
84 m · 16 sec · Old Country Road
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Turn sharp right onto Cambridge Avenue
806 ft · 25 sec · Cambridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Arlington Street
48 m · 6 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn right onto Broadhollow Road
159 m · 8 sec · Broadhollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadhollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Melville.
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.
Oakwood Road
Turn left onto Oakwood Road
2.79 mi · 00h 06m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Melville?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
West Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Huntington and 3.3 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near West Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Melville. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.36 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 Melville
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 18,985 |
| Coordinates | 40.7934300, -73.4151200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-73.41512, 40.79343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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