Drive Time
39m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from North Valley Stream, NY to Huntington, NY covers 21.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dutch Broadway, Meacham Avenue, Covert Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.44 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
10.9 miles from North Valley Stream, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meacham Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Covert Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jericho Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Underhill Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cold Spring Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley Stream, NY and Huntington, NY.
Start on North Fletcher Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Dutch Broadway
Turn left onto Meacham Avenue
Continue on Covert Avenue
Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
Continue on Cold Spring Road
Continue on Cold Spring Road
Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto New York Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21.8 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.9 miles or 19m 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 Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Valley Stream, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 North Valley Stream, NY
This is one driving day of about 21.8 miles and 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.9 mi from North Valley Stream, NY · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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.
A short stop after about 21.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from North Valley Stream, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in North Valley Stream on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
11 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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