This 69.5-mile drive from Sag Harbor to Huntington, NY, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 1 hour and 48 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway and the Long Island Expressway, with a short segment on County Road 39A. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $11, making it an economical journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you flexibility in your schedule. The drive is contained within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Sag Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi
31m
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi
18m
County Road 39A
5.5 mi
11m
Scuttle Hole Road
4.3 mi
8m
Park Avenue
4.1 mi
8m
Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
5m
Northern State Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
Montauk Highway
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sag Harbor, NY and Huntington, NY.
1
Start on this road
28 ft·1 sec·this road
2
Continue on Division Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Division Street
3
Turn right onto Jermain Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Jermain Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street
80 ft·8 sec·Madison Street
5
Turn left onto Jermain Avenue
281 ft·12 sec·Jermain Avenue
6
Continue on Jermain Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Jermain Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 79
0.3 mi·58 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on CR 79
1.5 mi·2 min·Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
9
Turn right onto Scuttle Hole Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Scuttle Hole Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road
50 ft·1 sec·Scuttle Hole Road
11
Continue on Scuttle Hole Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Scuttle Hole Road
12
Merge onto NY 27
2.2 mi·4 min·Montauk Highway
13
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft·7 sec·NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
14
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi·11 min·County Road 39A
15
Continue on NY 27
24 mi·31 min·Sunrise Highway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Exit 57NToward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock RoadUse the right lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victory Avenue
18
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi·14 sec·Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
21
Merge onto I 495
14 mi·18 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 53Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.8 mi·1 min·LIE North Service Road
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward SA North: Kings ParkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto SA
0.8 mi·48 sec·Sagtikos State Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit SM 1WToward N West: New YorkUse the right lane.
28
Merge onto N
2.8 mi·3 min·Northern State Parkway
29
Take the exit
344 ft·8 sec
Exit 42NToward CR 35 North: HuntingtonUse the slight right lane.
30
Continue on Deforest Road North
0.3 mi·44 sec·Deforest Road North
31
Turn straight onto CR 35
1.1 mi·2 min·Deer Park Road
32
Continue on CR 35
4.1 mi·8 min·Park Avenue
33
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
34
Turn left onto NY 110
0.2 mi·34 sec·New York Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Arrive at destination
NY 110
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 48-minute drive, consider leaving Sag Harbor in the morning to avoid potential local traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data and the total distance is manageable, you can easily adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the longest stretch is 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. This route offers flexibility; you can decide on the day if you want to make any spontaneous detours. The $11 fuel cost is a good benchmark for your budget on this trip.
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 34.7 miles from Sag Harbor, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 15 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sag Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sag Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Sag Harbor, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 38.8 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
38.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
7
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SA North: Kings Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SA North: Kings Park
7
60 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward N West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit SM 1W
Toward N West: New York
7
63 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42N
Toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.88 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.37
$24.74
premium
$4.92
$13.47
$26.94
diesel
$5.61
$15.34
$30.69
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
(1.5 mi)$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.30
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Sag Harbor, NY
Afternoon
in Sag Harbor on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Huntington, NY
Afternoon
in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
2 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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 40.7
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 69.5
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 69.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 69.5-mile journey. While 28% of the route utilizes highways like the Long Island Expressway, the overall character is more about navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, so staying alert is key. The landscape shifts as you progress, offering a varied driving experience that isn't a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 23 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 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
169 ft24 ft
Total Climb
219 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
169 ft
~64.5 mi in
Elevation Range
145 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sag Harbor, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Sa: Bay Shore, Kings Park, Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huntington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, NY before heading back.
