Origin
Huntington, NY
Evening in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Andres Escalona Vergara
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntington, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Salonga Road, Nesconset Highway, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
12.9 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Salonga Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
218 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
679 ft
Total Descent
575 ft
Highest Point
218 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 25A / Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 7 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): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Turn right onto NY 25A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Turn left onto NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 112 / Patchogue Road
Turn right onto NY 112 / Patchogue Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Nesconset Highway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Middle Country Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Saint Johnland Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Salonga Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on NY 25A
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on NY 25A
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fort Salonga Road
6
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 25A
8
Continue on NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto NY 25A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Johnland Road
10
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on NY 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Country Road
12
Turn left onto NY 347
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NY 347
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
14
Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jayne Boulevard
15
Turn right
163 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto NY 112
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Patchogue Road
17
Arrive at destination
NY 112
Trip Plan
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 12.9 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 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 25.7 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Jefferson Station, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, 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 Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 25.7 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntington, 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 Fort Salonga Road for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.9 mi from Huntington, NY · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Jefferson Station, NY
The final approach into Port Jefferson Station, 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 Port Jefferson Station, 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
$4.18 one way
$8.37 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Evening in Port Jefferson Station on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 to 12 mph
3% chance
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
1 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
38m 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 Huntington, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Salonga Road, Nesconset Highway, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 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 $4.18 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Huntington, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 12 ft to 218 ft elevation with about 679 ft of total climbing.
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