Origin
Hempstead, NY
Morning in Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, 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
30m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Huntington, NY covers 17.5 miles and takes about 30m 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 6.8 miles on Jericho Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Hempstead, NY
Full guide →Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
Top landmarks
- • Mitchel Air Force Base — US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
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 30m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Huntington, NY covers 17.5 miles and takes about 30m, 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 15 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 6.8 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 Clinton Street.
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 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Underhill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Clinton Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Underhill Boulevard
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 110 / New York Avenue
Turn right onto NY 110 / New York Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Cold Spring Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Glen Cove Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 25
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Underhill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Cold Spring Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cold Spring Road
9
Continue on Cold Spring Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cold Spring Road
10
Turn straight onto NY 25A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
11
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
13
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto NY 110
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
Jericho Turnpike
(6.8 mi)
$0.47
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: 6.1 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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
Morning in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
N 7 mph
52% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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
20 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
30m 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 Hempstead, NY to Huntington, NY covers 17.5 miles and takes about 30m 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 8.7 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Underhill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hempstead, NY to Huntington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. 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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