Origin
Garden City Park, NY
Evening in Garden City Park on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City Park, NY to Huntington, NY
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City Park, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Huntington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Garden City Park, NY to Huntington, NY covers 16.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jericho Turnpike, Cold Spring Road, Lawrence Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Jericho Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.2 miles from Garden City Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Garden City Park, NY to Huntington, NY covers 16.5 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nassau Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Nassau Boulevard): Navigation decision point; near the start (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (Underhill Boulevard): 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.
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Nassau Boulevard
Turn right onto Nassau Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
9.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Underhill Boulevard
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
4
15 mi into trip
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~25m in
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Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
16.2 mi into trip
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~27m in
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NY 110 / New York Avenue
Turn right onto NY 110 / New York Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| Cold Spring Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New York Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 9.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City Park, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Nassau Boulevard
118 ft
·
5 sec
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Nassau Boulevard
3
Turn right onto NY 25
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Underhill Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Jackson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Cold Spring Road
0.4 mi
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48 sec
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Cold Spring Road
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on Cold Spring Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Cold Spring Road
8
Turn straight onto NY 25A
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Northern Boulevard
Use the none lane.
9
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lawrence Hill Road
11
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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Main Street
12
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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New York Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.2 miles from Garden City Park, NY, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16.5 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.2 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Garden City Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garden City Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 16.5 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Garden City Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jericho Turnpike for about 9.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.2 mi from Garden City Park, NY · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.2 miles from Garden City Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntington, NY
The final approach into Huntington, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Huntington, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Jericho Turnpike
(9.3 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Destination
Huntington, NY
Evening in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
28m 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 Garden City Park, NY to Huntington, NY covers 16.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jericho Turnpike, Cold Spring Road, Lawrence Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Garden City Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 16.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Nassau Boulevard): Navigation decision point; near the start (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (Underhill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Garden City Park, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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