How far is Huntington Station, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington Station, NY to New York City, NY is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
40.83 mi
01h 14m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.83 mi
Kilometers
65.71 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington Station
Wed, Sep 23, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington Station
2026-09-23T15:08
Arrive New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington Station
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Huntington Station
18.1 mi
00h 37m
To New York City
22.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington Station and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington Station and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 13 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Street

    2691 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Pulaski Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbury Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Woodbury Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington Station and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
19.3 mi · 47%
Jericho Turnpike
5.32 mi · 13%
Woodbury Road
2.14 mi · 5%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 5%
West Pulaski Road
1.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

19.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 37m from Huntington Station
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington Station and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington Station to New York City?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Huntington Station and 22.7 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntington Station and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington Station and New York City. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.39 km).

Huntington Station

#1 Huntington Station

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population33,029
Coordinates40.8534300, -73.4115100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.411504, 40.853322)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $5.01 $7.21 $14.43
Premium $5.41 $7.79 $15.58
Diesel $6.50 $9.37 $18.73

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington Station and New York City. The current time is 15:08:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.