Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Bloomfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Huntington, NY to Bloomfield, NY covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Northern Boulevard, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
Bloomfield (New York) is in the Western Finger Lakes.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 52 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Northern Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 miles on Long Island Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 25A / Main Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NY 25A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward South Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Northern Boulevard | 12 mi | 18m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Bloomfield, NY.
Start on NY 110
Turn left onto NY 25A
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
Turn right onto North Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Goethals Road North
Turn left onto South Avenue
Turn right onto Lois Lane
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Huntington, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bloomfield, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Huntington on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Evening in Bloomfield on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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