How far is Huntington, NY from Shelter Island, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Shelter Island, NY is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
69.48 mi
02h 05m
Flight
58.37 mi
93.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.48 mi
Kilometers
111.82 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelter Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Shelter Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
East Shoreham
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Huntington
34.7 mi
01h 02m
To Shelter Island
34.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Shelter Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Shelter Island.

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 38 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Fort Salonga Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    2386 ft · 41 sec · Fort Salonga Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 25A

    569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Johnland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Johnland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Country Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Middle Country Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nesconset Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Nesconset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Route 25A

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 25A

  17. 17

    Continue on NY-25A

    1.3 mi · 2 min · NY-25A

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sound Avenue

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Sound Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Middle Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Middle Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chapel Lane

    2090 ft · 1 min · Chapel Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Third Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Third Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shelter Island North Ferry

    871 ft · 16 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry

  25. 25

    Continue on Shelter Island North Ferry

    53 m · 3 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry

  26. 26

    Continue on North Ferry

    1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry

  27. 27

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    611 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1390 ft · 50 sec · Grand Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chase Avenue

    156 m · 17 sec · Chase Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ferry Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    2561 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ferry Road

    25 m · 5 sec · North Ferry Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto North Ferry Road

    11 m · 2 sec · North Ferry Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Shelter Island.

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sound Avenue
14.9 mi · 21%
Middle Road
11.8 mi · 17%
Route 25A EAST
8.09 mi · 12%
Fort Salonga Road
6.93 mi · 10%
Nesconset Highway
5.29 mi · 8%
East Main Street
3.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sound Avenue

Turn left onto Sound Avenue

14.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Shoreham
01h 02m from Huntington
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Shelter Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Shelter Island?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

East Shoreham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Huntington and 34.8 miles from Shelter Island.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Shelter Island.

Stop Ideas Near East Shoreham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Shoreham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Shoreham.

RAIL

Bridgeport

36 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

57 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

57 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Shelter Island. Straight-line distance: 58.37 mi (93.93 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Shelter Island

#2 Shelter Island

Town of New York, USA

Population2,408
Coordinates41.0681500, -72.3386900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Shelter Island (-72.33869, 41.06815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.64
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.82 $19.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.98 $21.96
Premium $4.86 $11.91 $23.82
Diesel $4.69 $11.50 $23.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Shelter Island. The current time is 03:16:28.

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.