Origin
Huntington, NY
Evening in Huntington on Friday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Franklin Square, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 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 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
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.
Huntington, NY
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Franklin Square, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.6-mile drive from Huntington, NY, to Franklin Square, NY, is easily manageable in about 34 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate through local roads like Jericho Turnpike and Nassau Boulevard, with about half the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $3, so budget-wise, it's very accessible. Given the short duration and distance, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar drive through New York.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.6 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 (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the mileage on highways and the remainder on local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles along Jericho Turnpike. This means you’ll experience a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more stop-and-go conditions as you transition onto roads like Cold Spring Road and Nassau Boulevard. The character of the drive will shift between open road cruising and navigating more developed areas, requiring your attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 25A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
County Court House Road
Turn left onto County Court House Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Cold Spring Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Nassau Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.9 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 Huntington, NY and Franklin Square, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Cold Spring Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cold Spring Road
8
Continue on Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Underhill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto NY 25
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
12
Turn left onto County Court House Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Court House Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Fulton Avenue
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Avenue
14
Turn left onto Nassau Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nassau Boulevard
15
Turn right onto NY 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
16
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Franklin Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Jericho Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$0.63
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: 6.9 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 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $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
Franklin Square, NY
Evening in Franklin Square on Friday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 Huntington, NY to Franklin Square, NY covers 19.6 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 Huntington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Huntington, NY to Franklin Square, 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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