How far is Huntington, NY from North Wantagh, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to North Wantagh, NY is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
15.63 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.81 mi
20.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.63 mi
Kilometers
25.16 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Huntington
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To North Wantagh
7.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and North Wantagh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and North Wantagh.

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    8 m · 5 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    1937 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbury Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Woodbury Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 105: Massapequa, North Bellmore

    738 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Seamans Neck Road

    607 ft · 18 sec · Seamans Neck Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jerusalem Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wantagh Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and North Wantagh.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
8.45 mi · 54%
Woodbury Road
4.32 mi · 28%
Jericho Turnpike
1.26 mi · 8%
Jerusalem Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
High Street
0.37 mi · 2%
NY 135 South
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

8.45 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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 12m from Huntington
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to North Wantagh?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Huntington and 7.8 miles from North Wantagh.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntington and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and North Wantagh. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
North Wantagh

#2 North Wantagh

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population11,960
Coordinates40.6934300, -73.5076300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: North Wantagh (-73.50763, 40.69343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.41
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.20 $4.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.46 $4.93
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.35
Diesel $4.69 $2.58 $5.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and North Wantagh. The current time is 00:49:47.

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.