Origin
Huntington, NY
Late night in Huntington on Friday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Sparta, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Lawrence Hill Road, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 51.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Lawrence Hill Road | — | — |
| Northern Boulevard | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway North | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Sparta, NY.
1
Start on New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
266 ft
·
7 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
17 mi
·
28 min
·
Northern Boulevard
7
Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
10
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
13
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
14
Continue on New England Thruway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New England Thruway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Conner Street
16
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tillotson Avenue
17
Turn left onto Conner Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Conner Street
18
Continue on Provost Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Provost Avenue
19
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Columbus Avenue
21
Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross County Parkway West
22
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
24
Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue North
25
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
26
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
27
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
New York State Thruway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
29
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
White Plains Road
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Broadway
31
Continue on South Highland Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Highland Avenue
32
Turn slight left onto Revolutionary Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Revolutionary Road
33
Turn right onto Rockledge Avenue
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rockledge Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Huntington, NY · 44m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sparta, NY
The final approach into Sparta, 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
$8.54 one way
$17.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$13
Total
$22
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 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sparta, NY
Late night in Sparta on Friday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Sparta, NY covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Lawrence Hill Road, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.54 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.
The drive from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntington, NY to Sparta, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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