Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Roxbury, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Roxbury, NY
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Trip Overview
Huntington to Roxbury is 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is primarily on highways, making it a quick and efficient trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a short, direct journey without many detours. Given its short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day trip.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Roxbury, NY
Full guide →Founded 1799
Roxbury (New York) is a town at the eastern end of Delaware County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Woodchuck Lodge — historic house in New York, United States
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely highway-focused, with 72% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches like the Belt Parkway, where you can cover 13.2 miles without needing to exit. The journey begins on the Belt Parkway and then transitions to the Cross Island Parkway before continuing on Jericho Turnpike. While mostly highway, there are shifts in the road character as you navigate these different parkways and surface streets, offering a dynamic feel for a short trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Jericho Turnpike. 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 13.5 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (241st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 25A / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 25A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.5 mi into trip
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~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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
241st Street
Turn left onto 241st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
36 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huntington, NY and Roxbury, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.
Cross Island Parkway South
20.1 mi in
|
~35m
Verrazano Branch
20.1 mi in
|
~35m
Flatbush Avenue South
36 mi in
|
~58m
Rockaways
36 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cold Spring Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 13.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Roxbury, 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
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 25
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
13
Turn left onto 241st Street
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
241st Street
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch
15
Merge onto CI
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
21
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
22
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
23
Turn straight onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Point Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Beach 181st Street
376 ft
·
29 sec
·
Beach 181st Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right
218 ft
·
17 sec
26
Turn right
270 ft
·
19 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Huntington, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roxbury, NY
The final approach into Roxbury, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Jericho Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Roxbury, NY
Morning in Roxbury on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
20 mi in
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
3 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
1h 7m 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 Roxbury, NY covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Jericho Turnpike, Cross Island Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.49 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 39.4 miles you will encounter 18 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (241st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Huntington, NY and Roxbury, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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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