How far is Huntington, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to New York City, NY is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.66 mi
01h 08m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.66 mi
Kilometers
68.66 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Jun 4, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Thu, Jun 4, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-06-04T20:53
Arrive New York City
Thu, Jun 4, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Huntington
18.1 mi
00h 34m
To New York City
24.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 42 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2009 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    12 mi · 19 min · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    744 ft · 14 sec · North Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    664 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and New York City.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
13.6 mi · 32%
Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 28%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 4%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.73 mi · 4%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

13.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 34m from Huntington
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Huntington and Mostly Clear near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to New York City?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Huntington and 24.5 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Huntington and Mostly Clear near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and New York City. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.76 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.11
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.05 $12.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.77 $13.53
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.69 $7.09 $14.18

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 · Jun 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and New York City. The current time is 20:53:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.