How far is Huntington, NY from Sparta, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.95 mi
01h 29m
Flight
29.78 mi
47.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.78 mi
Kilometers
47.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.95 mi
Kilometers
83.6 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive Sparta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Huntington
26 mi
00h 44m
To Sparta
26 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Sparta.

  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

    17.4 mi · 29 min · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

    1512 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1414 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1350 ft · 42 sec · White Plains Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    3.5 mi · 9 min · South Broadway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Highland Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Revolutionary Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Revolutionary Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rockledge Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Rockledge Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockledge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi · 34%
New York State Thruway
9.76 mi · 19%
South Broadway
3.45 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 5%
South Columbus Avenue
2.32 mi · 4%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

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

17.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 44m from Huntington
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny near Sparta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Sparta?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Huntington and 26 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.92 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sparta

Town in Livingston County, New York, United States

Population1,545
Coordinates41.1448200, -73.8634700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Sparta (-73.86347, 41.14482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.36 $12.73
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.81
Diesel $4.69 $6.67 $13.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Sparta. The current time is 00:20:11.

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.