How far is West Bay Shore, NY from Huntington, NY?
The driving distance from West Bay Shore, NY to Huntington, NY is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bay Shore and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bay Shore and Huntington.
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Start on Thompson Drive
2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Windsor Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Windsor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: Howells Road North, Bayshore Road
75 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Howells Road
99 m · 11 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
1588 ft · 36 sec · Howells Road
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Continue on Bay Shore Road
2108 ft · 47 sec · Bay Shore Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Moses Causeway
786 ft · 12 sec · Robert Moses Causeway
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
698 ft · 11 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Deforest Road North
1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North
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Turn straight onto Deer Park Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 West Bay Shore and Huntington.
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.
Sagtikos State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
5.43 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Bay Shore 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 West Bay Shore to Huntington?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Commack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from West Bay Shore and 9.1 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Commack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commack.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bay Shore and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 km).
#1 West Bay Shore
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,648 |
| Coordinates | 40.7087100, -73.2812300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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