Origin
Smithtown, NY
Late night in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithtown, NY to Greenlawn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithtown, NY
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Greenlawn, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smithtown, NY to Greenlawn, NY covers 10 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pulaski Road, Old Northport Road, Meadow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Pulaski Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pulaski Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.6 miles (NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.7 miles (Gardiner Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Old Northport Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Gardiner Road
Turn right onto Gardiner Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Old Northport Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Northport Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 86 / Broadway
Turn right onto CR 86 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Smith Street
Turn left onto Smith Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Old Northport Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Meadow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Gardiner Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Townline Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Road
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown, NY and Greenlawn, NY.
1
Start on NY 25; NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on NY 25
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
4
Turn right onto Gardiner Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gardiner Road
5
Turn slight right onto Meadow Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadow Road
6
Continue on Old Northport Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Northport Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Northport Road
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Northport Road
8
Turn straight onto Townline Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Townline Road
9
Turn left onto CR 11
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Pulaski Road
10
Turn right onto CR 86
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broadway
11
Turn left onto Smith Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Smith Street
12
Arrive at destination
Smith Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Greenlawn, NY
Late night in Greenlawn on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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
18m 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 Smithtown, NY to Greenlawn, NY covers 10 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pulaski Road, Old Northport Road, Meadow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Smithtown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.65 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 10 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.6 miles (NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.7 miles (Gardiner Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Old Northport Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Smithtown, NY to Greenlawn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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