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Trip from East Flatbush, 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 7m

Distance

49.1 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Smithtown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Conduit Avenue, Nassau Expressway, Belt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 49.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Conduit Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Conduit Avenue
Nassau Expressway
Belt Parkway
Southern State Parkway
Sagtikos State Parkway
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
NY 25 East
Jericho Turnpike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Conduit Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Boulevard

4.5 mi · 7 min · Linden Boulevard
2

Continue on South Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
3

Continue on Nassau Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
4

Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
5

Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
6

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

5.5 mi · 7 min · Belt Parkway
7

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
10

Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown

0.2 mi · 31 sec · NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
12

Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

3.9 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
13

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · West Main Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.6 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

25 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

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from East Flatbush, 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

$8.08 one way

$16.16 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.74 $17.48
premium $4.92 $9.52 $19.03
diesel $5.61 $10.84 $21.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.7 0 $5.16 $2.36
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.30 $1.96
EV Truck/SUV 19.6 0 $6.87 $3.14

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Friday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithtown, NY

Afternoon in Smithtown on Friday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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 7m 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 East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Conduit Avenue, Nassau Expressway, Belt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from East Flatbush, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 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.

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from East Flatbush, NY to Smithtown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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