How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Huntington, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Huntington, NY is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Huntington.
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Start on Avenue Y
1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
2309 ft · 60 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Shore Parkway
2198 ft · 1 min · Shore Parkway
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Turn right onto Knapp Street
138 m · 23 sec · Knapp Street
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Turn left onto Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway
128 m · 5 sec · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Elmont Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elmont Road
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Turn straight onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
11.4 mi · 19 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Cold Spring Road
2110 ft · 48 sec · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on Cold Spring Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cold Spring Road
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Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Huntington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Huntington?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Floral Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 19.1 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Floral Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Queens City Clerk
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Floral Park.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 33.23 mi (53.48 km).
#1 Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Bay is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.9445800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 200,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8681500, -73.4256800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.45 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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