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Trip from Concord, NY to Smithtown, NY

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Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

62.7 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Concord, NY, NY

Concord, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Smithtown, NY

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 62.7-mile drive from Concord, NY to Smithtown, NY is easily manageable as a single-day trip, typically taking about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, and Sagtikos State Parkway, this route is almost entirely highway-focused, accounting for 93% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, it’s an economical option for a quick transition within New York. The drive offers a direct path, making it ideal for those seeking efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing. You can expect a highway-centric experience for the entirety of this relatively short distance.

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

31.4 miles from Concord, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for nearly the entire 62.7 miles, with 93% of the route on high-speed parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.5 miles along the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This journey is characterized by its parkway nature, which generally implies well-maintained roads designed for smooth travel. While not a winding scenic byway, the parkway system aims for a pleasant and efficient driving experience, minimizing traffic lights and complex intersections. The character remains largely consistent throughout the 1 hour and 28 minute duration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mosel Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 62.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mosel Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brook...
8
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16 Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Be...
9
25.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
8
58 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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 Concord, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Kings Park.

John F Kennedy International Airport

3.6 mi in | ~6m

Belt Parkway East

3.6 mi in | ~6m

Eastern Long Island

25.4 mi in | ~39m | via SO

Kings Park

50.9 mi in | ~1h 12m | via SA

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.5 mi 32m
Belt Parkway 20.8 mi 30m
Sagtikos State Parkway 5.4 mi 6m
Jericho Turnpike 3.9 mi 5m
Sunken Meadow State Parkway 1.7 mi 1m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Staten Island Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NY and Smithtown, NY.

1

Start on Pierce Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Pierce Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Mosel Avenue
3

Turn right onto Clove Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Clove Road
4

Turn right onto Neckar Avenue

301 ft · 13 sec · Neckar Avenue
5

Turn right onto Narrows Road South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Narrows Road South
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Merge onto I 278

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Staten Island Expressway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.7 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9

Continue on I 278

1.3 mi · 1 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10

Continue on I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
11

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 16 Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto BP

21 mi · 30 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto SA

5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
16

Continue on SM

1.7 mi · 1 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit SM3E Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn slight right onto NY 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
19

Continue on NY 25; NY 25A

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

NY 25; NY 25A

Trip Plan

Given its short duration of under 1.5 hours and 62.7-mile length, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, though avoiding peak commute times on the Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway is always advisable. The estimated fuel cost is a low $10, so you likely won't need frequent stops solely for gas. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own brief break if needed, perhaps before tackling the 25.5-mile stretch on the Southern State Parkway. Keep an eye on parkway signage for any specific directives or potential traffic patterns.

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 31.4 miles from Concord, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 62.7 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.4 miles or 47m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithtown, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Concord, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Concord, NY

This is one driving day of about 62.7 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 25.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.4 mi from Concord, NY · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

31 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

Brentwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Concord, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smithtown, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.32 one way

$20.64 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.16 $22.32
premium $4.92 $12.15 $24.30
diesel $5.61 $13.84 $27.69

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Concord, NY

Late night in Concord on Wednesday

Local time

4:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithtown, NY

Late night in Smithtown on Wednesday

Local time

4:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 28m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Concord, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Sagtikos State 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 31.4 miles from Concord, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.32 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 62.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Concord, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Kings Park.

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