How far is Lawrence, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Lawrence, NY to Huntington, NY is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
30.06 mi
00h 54m
Flight
23.61 mi
38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.06 mi
Kilometers
48.38 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Tue, May 26, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-26T06:02
Arrive Huntington
Tue, May 26, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
North Wantagh
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Lawrence
14.9 mi
00h 27m
To Huntington
15.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lawrence Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using Herricks as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Sunrise Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 135 North: Syosset

    909 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Woodbury

    2128 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Woodbury Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Woodbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto High Street

    1937 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
9.77 mi · 33%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
9.59 mi · 32%
Woodbury Road
4.32 mi · 14%
Broadway
4.09 mi · 14%
Jericho Turnpike
1.12 mi · 4%
NY 25 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

9.77 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 27m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Lawrence and 15.2 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh

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 North Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 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 9.1 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 North Wantagh.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (38 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

Village in Nassau County, New York in the USA

Population6,535
Coordinates40.6156600, -73.7295800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.729587, 40.615672)
End: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Huntington. The current time is 06:02:44.

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.