Origin
Merrick, NY
Morning in Merrick on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrick, NY to Huntington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrick, NY
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Huntington, NY
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Trip Overview
Merrick to Huntington is 19.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, moving you from one part of Long Island to another. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on expressways, making it ideal for a short excursion or a convenient way to connect two points without a significant time commitment. Expect a mixed driving experience that's easily manageable for a single day.
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 28m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 56% of it on highways like the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.6 miles on this expressway, providing a good period of consistent speed. As you transition between main roads like Woodbury Road and Sunrise Highway, the character of the drive will shift, incorporating more local road elements. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical surface street conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.4 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn uturn onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 135 North: Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 135 North: Syosset
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Woodbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14E
Toward NY 25 East: Woodbury
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Woodbury Road
Turn left onto Woodbury Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Woodbury Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Sunrise Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New York Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrick, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto NY 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward NY 135 North: Syosset
4
Merge onto NY 135
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14E
Toward NY 25 East: Woodbury
6
Turn straight onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Woodbury Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodbury Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Woodbury Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodbury Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn right onto NY 110
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
New York Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Jericho Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
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: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:24AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
11 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
28m 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 Merrick, NY to Huntington, NY covers 19.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Woodbury Road, Sunrise Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Merrick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 19.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.4 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Merrick, NY to Huntington, 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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