How far is Shinnecock Hills, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Shinnecock Hills, NY to Huntington, NY is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
55.56 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.28 mi
80.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Shinnecock Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shinnecock Hills
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shinnecock Hills
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
Yaphank
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Shinnecock Hills
27.7 mi
00h 40m
To Huntington
27.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Shinnecock Hills and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shinnecock Hills and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on McGregor Drive

    99 m · 21 sec · McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hills Station Road

    2137 ft · 1 min · Hills Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 39

    1602 ft · 32 sec · County Road 39

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

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

    572 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road

  13. 13

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

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Deforest Road North

    1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 43%
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 26%
Park Avenue
4.06 mi · 7%
Horseblock Road
3.85 mi · 7%
Northern State Parkway
2.82 mi · 5%
Deer Park Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yaphank
00h 40m from Shinnecock Hills
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Shinnecock Hills 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 Shinnecock Hills to Huntington?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Yaphank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Shinnecock Hills and 27.8 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shinnecock Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Yaphank

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yaphank, 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 Yaphank.

RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

57 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shinnecock Hills and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 50.28 mi (80.92 km).

Shinnecock Hills

#1 Shinnecock Hills

City in Southampton, New York, United States of America

Population2,188
Coordinates40.8909300, -72.4637000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Shinnecock Hills (-72.4637, 40.89093)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.86 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.69 $9.20 $18.40

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 Shinnecock Hills and Huntington. The current time is 00:05:46.

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.