How far is Southold, NY from Huntington, NY?
The driving distance from Southold, NY to Huntington, NY is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southold and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold and Huntington.
-
1
Start on Youngs Avenue
2961 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Middle Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Middle Road
-
3
Continue on Sound Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
42 m · 13 sec · Roanoke Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
624 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue
-
7
Turn left onto Griffing Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · Griffing Avenue
-
8
Turn right onto Court Street
1091 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
-
9
Continue on Center Drive Spur
774 ft · 23 sec · Center Drive Spur
-
10
Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · Nugent Drive
-
11
Continue on Edwards Avenue
1354 ft · 34 sec · Edwards Avenue
-
12
Turn left onto I 495 West: New York
89 m · 6 sec
-
13
Continue on I 495 West: New York
1483 ft · 32 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
28.3 mi · 38 min · Long Island Expressway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
572 ft · 14 sec
-
16
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road
-
17
Take the ramp slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
1508 ft · 37 sec
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park
1685 ft · 41 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York
1178 ft · 29 sec
-
21
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington
105 m · 8 sec
-
23
Continue on Deforest Road North
1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North
-
24
Turn straight onto Deer Park Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
-
25
Continue on Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
-
26
Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
-
27
Turn left onto New York Avenue
1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southold 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Southold 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 Southold to Huntington?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 31.5 miles from Southold and 33.8 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Southold and Rain Showers Likely near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Yaphank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yaphank.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southold and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 53.89 mi (86.72 km).
#1 Southold
Town in New York
| Population | 22,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0648200, -72.4262000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.