Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
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 Huntington, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 17.6 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 $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.6 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Huntington, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 17.6 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 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 6.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
238 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
334 ft
Highest Point
238 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
224 ft
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 8 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Glen Cove Road
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Hempstead, 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
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
12
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
14
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
15
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
16
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
109 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Jericho Turnpike
(6.3 mi)
$0.44
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: 6.2 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 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Hempstead, NY
Morning in Hempstead on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
10 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
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 Hempstead, NY covers 17.6 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 8.8 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 $2.90 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 8 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Huntington, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 238 ft elevation with about 319 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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