How far is Huntington, NY from Wheatley Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Wheatley Heights, NY is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
10.89 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.79 mi
12.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.79 mi
Kilometers
12.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.89 mi
Kilometers
17.52 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatley Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive Wheatley Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Huntington
5.5 mi
00h 11m
To Wheatley Heights
5.5 mi
00h 11m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Wheatley Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    8 m · 5 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    629 ft · 21 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oakwood Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Oakwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Jericho Turnpike

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Jericho Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walt Whitman Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Walt Whitman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadhollow Road

    1854 ft · 32 sec · Broadhollow Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pinelawn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pinelawn Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Service Road

    670 ft · 14 sec · South Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills, Wyandanch

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    105 m · 11 sec · South Service Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bagatelle Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bagatelle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Conklin Avenue

    1365 ft · 41 sec · Conklin Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakwood Road
2.79 mi · 26%
Walt Whitman Road
2.47 mi · 23%
Bagatelle Road
1.69 mi · 16%
Long Island Expressway
1.25 mi · 11%
West Jericho Turnpike
0.82 mi · 7%
Pinelawn Road
0.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Oakwood Road

Turn left onto Oakwood Road

2.79 mi · 00h 06m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 11m from Huntington
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Wheatley Heights?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Huntington and 5.5 miles from Wheatley Heights.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 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 6.7 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 Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Wheatley Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.53 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Wheatley Heights

#2 Wheatley Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,130
Coordinates40.7637100, -73.3698400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
End: Wheatley Heights (-73.36984, 40.76371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.05
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.52 $3.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.70 $3.41
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $4.69 $1.78 $3.57

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 Wheatley Heights. The current time is 04:50:07.

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.