Origin
Bushwick, NY
Afternoon in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Smithtown, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
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Smithtown, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Smithtown, NY is 44.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, and Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is primarily on major parkways and expressways, making it a straightforward transit rather than a destination in itself. Expect a consistent pace for this relatively short journey across Long Island.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive with 85% of the route utilizing major parkways and expressways. You'll experience a steady pace for most of the 44.5 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16.1 miles on the Northern State Parkway. The primary roads, including the Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway, are designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll encounter consistent traffic flow typical of these types of roads. The character remains consistently highway-oriented throughout the journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward N East: Hauppauge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit SM3E
Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smith...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushwick, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Grand Central Parkway East, Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown and N East: Hauppauge - among others.
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Eastern Long Island
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Grand Central Parkway East
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Shelter Rock Road South
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
Searingtown
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
N East: Hauppauge
23.7 mi in
|
~36m
Sm North: Kings Park
37.9 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State Parkway | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| Long Island Expressway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern State Parkway
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Smithtown, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cypress Hills Street
4
Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
476 ft
·
9 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
8
Take the ramp
525 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
9
Merge onto JR
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto GCP
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
17
Merge onto I 495
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto N
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 45
Toward SM North: Kings Park
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto SA
499 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
22
Continue on SM
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit SM3E
Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn slight right onto NY 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
25
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
NY 25; NY 25A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Bushwick, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smithtown, NY
The final approach into Smithtown, 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
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Jericho Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Smithtown, NY
Afternoon in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
22 mi in
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
14 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 6m 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 Bushwick, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 44.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Grand Central Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Bushwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.32 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 44.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bushwick, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Grand Central Parkway East, Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown and N East: Hauppauge - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. 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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