Origin
Smithtown, NY
Morning in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithtown, NY to North Haven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
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.
Smithtown, NY
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North Haven, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Smithtown, NY to North Haven, NY covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Middle Country Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 70
Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
5
29 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
5
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
NY 114 / Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 114 / Ferry Road toward Sag Harbor
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Sag Harbor
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smithtown, NY and North Haven, NY, road signs point toward Cr 97 South: Blue Point, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Cr 97 South: Blue Point
7 mi in
|
~10m
Cr 111: Manorville
24 mi in
|
~34m
Eastport
24 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Sunrise Highway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Middle Country Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Captain Daniel Roe Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Noyack Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| County Road 39 | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Noyac Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Nicolls Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown, NY and North Haven, NY.
1
Start on NY 25; NY 25A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on NY 25
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Middle Country Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
4
Merge onto CR 97
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicolls Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Express Drive South
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I-495 east
8
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 70
Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 111
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
12
Merge onto NY 27
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunrise Highway
13
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 39
14
Turn slight left onto CR 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Hollow Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sea Road
16
Turn right onto Noyac Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Noyac Road
17
Continue on Noyack Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Noyack Road
18
Continue on Noyac Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Noyac Road
19
Turn left onto CR 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Noyack-Long Beach Road
20
Continue on CR 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Short Beach Road
21
Enter roundabout onto NY 114
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ferry Road
Toward Sag Harbor
22
Continue on NY 114
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ferry Road
Toward Sag Harbor
23
Arrive at destination
NY 114
Toward Sag Harbor
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Smithtown, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Smithtown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Haven, NY
The final approach into North Haven, 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
$9.42 one way
$18.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
North Haven, NY
Morning in North Haven on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Northampton, NY
29 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
20 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 27m 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 North Haven, NY covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Middle Country Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 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 $9.42 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 57.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smithtown, NY and North Haven, NY, road signs point toward Cr 97 South: Blue Point, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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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