How far is Huntington, NY from South Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Huntington, NY to South Hempstead, NY is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and South Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and South Hempstead.
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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
1937 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Road
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Continue on Woodbury Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Woodbury Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SO West: New York
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue South
745 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right onto Grand Avenue
2389 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratford Road
36 m · 5 sec · Stratford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and South Hempstead.
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.
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
7.77 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny near South Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to South Hempstead?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Bethpage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Huntington and 10.9 miles from South Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntington and Partly Sunny near South Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Bethpage
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 Bethpage.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and South Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.24 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 South Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 3,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.6809400, -73.6154100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hempstead (-73.61541, 40.68094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
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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