How far is Huntington, NY from West Bay Shore, NY?
The driving distance from Huntington, NY to West Bay Shore, NY is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and West Bay Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and West Bay Shore.
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Start on New York Avenue
1143 ft · 38 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road
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Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road North, Deer Park
1676 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Howells Road
76 m · 9 sec · Howells Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bay Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
81 m · 8 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto North Windsor Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Windsor Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 50
65 m · 4 sec · County Road 50
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Thompson Drive
2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and West Bay Shore.
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.
Sagtikos State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
5.28 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to West Bay Shore?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 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?
Commack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Huntington and 9.3 miles from West Bay Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 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 $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Commack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commack.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and West Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 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 West Bay Shore
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,648 |
| Coordinates | 40.7087100, -73.2812300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bay Shore (-73.28123, 40.70871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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