Smithtown, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Smithtown, NY have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 40 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Smithtown, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
57.4 mi
Gravesend, NY
Quickest Drive
17m
Port Jefferson, NY
Plan Around Smithtown, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Smithtown, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Smithtown, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Smithtown, NY
Smithtown, NY to Gravesend, NY
Smithtown, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Smithtown, NY to New York City, NY
Smithtown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Smithtown, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Smithtown, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Smithtown, NY to Port Jefferson, NY
Driving from Smithtown, NY
On average, trips departing from Smithtown, NY run 40 miles with a drive time of roughly 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 57 miles (1h 25m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Smithtown, NY are Gravesend, NY (57.4 mi, 1h 25m), Brooklyn, NY (50.5 mi, 1h 9m), New York City, NY (49.3 mi, 1h 14m), Mount Vernon, NY (48.7 mi, 1h 12m), and Elmhurst, NY (41.2 mi, 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 40-mile trip from Smithtown, NY, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Smithtown, NY and 5 routes heading into Smithtown, NY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 57 miles.
The longest mapped route from Smithtown, NY covers 57 miles and takes approximately 1h 25m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Smithtown, NY runs about 40 miles with a drive time of roughly 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 40-mile trip from Smithtown, NY costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Smithtown, NY include Gravesend, NY, Brooklyn, NY, New York City, NY and Mount Vernon, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Smithtown, NY
Trips to Smithtown, NY
Nearby Hubs
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