Origin
Franklin Square, NY
Morning in Franklin Square on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Square, 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
34m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Square, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.5-mile drive from Franklin Square to Huntington in New York is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 34 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Jericho Turnpike, Cold Spring Road, and Nassau Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stop is necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for those seeking a direct and uncomplicated passage within the Northeast region.
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 34m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 51% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles along Jericho Turnpike, offering a period of consistent travel. As you transition between Jericho Turnpike, Cold Spring Road, and Nassau Boulevard, the road character will likely shift, moving from more arterial highway sections to potentially more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced driving and segments requiring more attention to local traffic and turns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jericho Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Nassau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Nassau Boulevard
Turn left onto Nassau Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Underhill Boulevard
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Cold Spring Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Nassau Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 9.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Square, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Nassau Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Nassau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto County Couthouse Road
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Couthouse Road
5
Continue on County Court House Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
County Court House Road
6
Turn right onto NY 25
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Underhill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Cold Spring Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cold Spring Road
10
Continue on Cold Spring Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cold Spring Road
11
Turn straight onto NY 25A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
12
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
14
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Jericho Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$0.64
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 mph
25% chance
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin Square, NY to Huntington, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jericho Turnpike, Cold Spring Road, Nassau Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Franklin Square, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.21 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Nassau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Franklin Square, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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