How far is Shelter Island, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Shelter Island, NY to Huntington, NY is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
70.63 mi
02h 05m
Flight
58.37 mi
93.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.63 mi
Kilometers
113.67 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Shelter Island
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelter Island
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelter Island
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
Moriches
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Shelter Island
35.3 mi
01h 02m
To Huntington
35.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelter Island and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ferry Road

    87 m · 18 sec · North Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Ferry Road

    88 m · 13 sec · North Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Ferry Road

    3 m · 1 sec · North Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Ferry Road

    2552 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    2543 ft · 54 sec · North Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    3265 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Cedar Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    879 ft · 30 sec · Clinton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    643 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place

  11. 11

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    40 m · 5 sec · Summerfield Place

  12. 12

    Continue on North Ferry

    1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry

  13. 13

    Continue on Third Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Third Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Third Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Third Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chapel Lane

    2090 ft · 1 min · Chapel Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Middle Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue

    42 m · 13 sec · Roanoke Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    624 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Griffing Avenue

    45 m · 6 sec · Griffing Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1091 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Drive Spur

    774 ft · 23 sec · Center Drive Spur

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Nugent Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Edwards Avenue

    1354 ft · 34 sec · Edwards Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I 495 West: New York

    89 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on I 495 West: New York

    1483 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    28.3 mi · 38 min · Long Island Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    572 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington

    105 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Deforest Road North

    1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelter Island 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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
28.3 mi · 40%
Middle Road
11.8 mi · 17%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
4.06 mi · 6%
Nugent Drive
3.73 mi · 5%
Northville Turnpike
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

28.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moriches
01h 02m from Shelter Island
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shelter Island and Rain Showers Likely near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelter Island to Huntington?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Shelter Island and 35.4 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shelter Island and Rain Showers Likely near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Moriches

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moriches, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moriches.

RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

66 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

66 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelter Island and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 58.37 mi (93.93 km).

Shelter Island

#1 Shelter Island

Town of New York, USA

Population2,408
Coordinates41.0681500, -72.3386900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelter Island (-72.33869, 41.06815)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.21
Diesel $4.69 $11.69 $23.38

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 Shelter Island and Huntington. The current time is 00:05:54.

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.