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Trip from Smithtown, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22.2 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Smithtown, NY

Peter Olexa

Downtown Oyster Bay, NY, NY

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Smithtown, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 22.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fort Salonga Road, East Main Street, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

11.1 miles from Smithtown, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Salonga Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 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 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 4 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 25A / Saint Johnland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (NY 25A / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

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0.6 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | NY 25A / East Main Street

Turn left onto NY 25A / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | NY 25A / Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A / Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
17.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fort Salonga Road 6.9 mi 10m
East Main Street 6.3 mi 10m
Northern Boulevard 2.6 mi 3m
Berry Hill Road 2 mi 3m
Saint Johnland Road 1.9 mi 2m
Lawrence Hill Road 1.7 mi 3m
West Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
State Highway 25A 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Fort Salonga Road — 6.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 25; NY 25A

0.6 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
2

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Johnland Road
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto NY 25A

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
4

Continue on NY 25A

0.1 mi · 9 sec · State Highway 25A
5

Continue on NY 25A

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
6

Continue on NY 25A

5.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Salonga Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on NY 25A

1.8 mi · 2 min · Fort Salonga Road
8

Continue on NY 25A

3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A

267 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
10

Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
11

Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A

2.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
13

Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Berry Hill Road
14

Continue on Berry Hill Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
15

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
16

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

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 11.1 miles from Smithtown, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 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 22.2 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, NY

This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Smithtown, 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 Fort Salonga Road for about 6.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.1 mi from Smithtown, NY · 16m into the drive

Downtown Brentwood, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brentwood, NY

11 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.

Popular next leg

Brentwood, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

20.6 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Hempstead, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brentwood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Smithtown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

The final approach into Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.61 one way

$7.23 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $3.92 $7.83
premium $4.88 $4.27 $8.54
diesel $5.64 $4.93 $9.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 5 hours ago

Origin

Smithtown, NY

Afternoon in Smithtown on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 17 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

25 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

36m 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 Smithtown, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 22.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Salonga Road, East Main Street, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 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 $3.61 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 22.2 miles you will encounter 4 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 25A / Saint Johnland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (NY 25A / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Smithtown, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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