How far is Valley Stream, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Valley Stream, NY to Huntington, NY is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.72 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.43 mi
32.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.43 mi
Kilometers
32.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.72 mi
Kilometers
46.22 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Wed, Apr 22, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Valley Stream
Wed, Apr 22, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Stream
2026-04-22T17:44
Arrive Huntington
Wed, Apr 22, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valley Stream
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Valley Stream
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Huntington
14.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Stream and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    789 ft · 18 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sunrise Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · West 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 Valley Stream 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
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunrise Highway
11.7 mi · 41%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
9.59 mi · 33%
Woodbury Road
4.32 mi · 15%
Jericho Turnpike
1.12 mi · 4%
NY 25 East
0.4 mi · 1%
High Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto West Sunrise Highway

11.7 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 22m from Valley Stream
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Stream to Huntington?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Valley Stream and 14.9 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Huntington is Chance Rain Showers.

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 8.7 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 8.6 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 Valley Stream and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 20.43 mi (32.88 km).

Valley Stream

#1 Valley Stream

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population37,196
Coordinates40.6642700, -73.7084600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Avenue (-73.708526, 40.664274)
End: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Stream and Huntington. The current time is 17:44:16.

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.