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Trip from Bellmore, NY to Huntington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

17.9 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Bellmore, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellmore, NY to Huntington, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Woodbury Road, Sunrise Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Arriving in Huntington, NY

Full guide →

Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Bellmore, NY to Huntington, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

231 ft 19 ft

Total Climb

212 ft

Total Descent

160 ft

Highest Point

231 ft

~12.8 mi in

Elevation Range

212 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.1 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Continue onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward NY 135 North: Syosset

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NY 135 North: Syosset
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Merge onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Woodbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 14E Toward NY 25 East: Woodbury
5
13.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | Woodbury Road

Turn left onto Woodbury Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway 9.6 mi 11m
Woodbury Road 4.3 mi 8m
Sunrise Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Jericho Turnpike 1.1 mi 2m
High Street 0.4 mi <1m
New York Avenue <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway — 9.6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and Huntington, NY.

1

Start on NY 27

39 ft · 5 sec · Sunrise Highway
2

Continue on NY 27

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward NY 135 North: Syosset
4

Merge onto NY 135

9.6 mi · 11 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14E Toward NY 25 East: Woodbury
6

Turn straight onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto Woodbury Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Woodbury Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto High Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · High Street
10

Turn right onto NY 110

27 ft · 0 sec · New York Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.95 one way

$5.89 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.19 $6.37
premium $4.92 $3.47 $6.94
diesel $5.61 $3.95 $7.90

Estimated Tolls: $0.08

Jericho Turnpike (1.1 mi) $0.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellmore, NY

Morning in Bellmore on Saturday

Local time

7:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Morning in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

7:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellmore, NY to Huntington, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Woodbury Road, Sunrise Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Bellmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.1 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bellmore, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 19 ft to 231 ft elevation with about 212 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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