Origin
Great River, NY
Evening in Great River on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great River, NY to Huntington, NY
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great River, NY
Mel Audelo
Huntington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Great River to Huntington, you can expect a quick 23.1-mile trip that typically takes about 36 minutes. This straightforward journey is ideal as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an efficient commute within New York’s Northeast region. While the drive is short, planning for a single day provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this route offers a practical connection between these two Long Island communities.
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
11.6 miles from Great River, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of your time spent on major parkways. You will navigate a sequence of roads including the Heckscher State Parkway, the Sagtikos State Parkway, and finally Park Avenue. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to span 7.6 miles while cruising on the Heckscher State Parkway. As you transition from the parkway system onto local roads like Park Avenue, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed highway travel to a more standard suburban pace. It is a functional and direct route that prioritizes efficiency over scenic winding paths.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heckscher State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Heckscher State Parkway and Sagtikos State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near H / Heckscher State Parkway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 23.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (H / Heckscher State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (SA / Sagtikos State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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H / Heckscher State Parkway
Merge onto H / Heckscher State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
8.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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SA
Take the exit onto SA toward SA North: Kings Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward SA North: Kings Park
5
8.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
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SA / Sagtikos State Parkway
Merge onto SA / Sagtikos State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
13.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward N West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit SM 1W
Toward N West: New York
7
16.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Towns Along This Route
Between Great River, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
Sa North: Kings Park
8.4 mi in
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~11m
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via SA
N West: New York
13.7 mi in
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~18m
Cr 35 North: Huntington
16.7 mi in
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~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heckscher State Parkway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SA | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Heckscher State Parkway
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great River, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on New Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Street
2
Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Woodhollow Road
3
Turn right onto River Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Heckscher Parkway west
5
Merge onto H
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit onto SA
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SA
Exit 41A
Toward SA North: Kings Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto SA
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit SM 1W
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto N
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Deforest Road North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Deforest Road North
12
Turn straight onto CR 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the none lane.
14
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is only 36 minutes, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the 23.1-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will be minimal, around $4, so you can focus your budget elsewhere. Because a large portion of this route relies on parkways, stay alert for typical suburban traffic patterns that might affect your arrival time. Making the trip during off-peak hours is your best strategy for maintaining that 36-minute duration.
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 11.6 miles from Great River, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 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 23.1 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
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 Great River, 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 Great River, NY
This is one driving day of about 23.1 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Great River, 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 Heckscher State Parkway for about 7.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Great River, NY · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Great River, 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
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:05 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
7 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
36m 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 Great River, NY to Huntington, NY covers 23.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Heckscher State Parkway, Sagtikos State Parkway, Park Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Great River, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.76 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 23.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (H / Heckscher State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (SA / Sagtikos State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Great River, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
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