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Trip from Smithtown, NY to Staten Island, NY

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

65.5 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Smithtown, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 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

32.7 miles from Smithtown, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 65.5 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34 miles on Long Island Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 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 34 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 65.5 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

7
7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit S1W Toward I 495 West: New York
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: New York
7
42.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
43.6 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
8
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

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 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Smithtown, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.

Sm South: Bay Shore

4.6 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 34 mi 46m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 7.8 mi 12m
Gowanus Expressway 4.7 mi 6m
Jericho Turnpike 4 mi 6m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Sunken Meadow State Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 34 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown, NY and Staten Island, 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

4.0 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
5

Merge onto SM

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
6

Continue on SA

0.8 mi · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit S1W Toward I 495 West: New York Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

0.4 mi · 33 sec · LIE North Service Road
10

Turn straight onto North Service Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Service Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
12

Merge onto I 495

34 mi · 46 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 278

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 278

1.9 mi · 2 min · Gowanus Expressway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
20

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
23

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
27

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
28

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
29

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
30

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
31

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
32

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
33

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
34

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
35

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
36

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
37

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

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 32.7 miles from Smithtown, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 65.5 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.7 miles or 45m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, 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 65.5 miles and 1h 40m.

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 Long Island Expressway for about 34 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.7 mi from Smithtown, NY · 45m into the drive

Downtown Richmond Hill, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond Hill, NY

33 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

Richmond Hill, NY to Staten Island, NY

27.3 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Smithtown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

The final approach into Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 49.7
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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 49.7
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 49.7
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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 49.7
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 49.7
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 49.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.66 one way

$21.33 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $11.56 $23.11
premium $4.88 $12.59 $25.18
diesel $5.64 $14.55 $29.10

Estimated Tolls: $0.28

Jericho Turnpike (4 mi) $0.28

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

$11

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: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62
EV Truck/SUV 26.2 0 $9.17 $4.19

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Smithtown, NY

Morning in Smithtown on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

7 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 40m 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 Staten Island, NY covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 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 $10.66 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 23 significant decision points across 65.5 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Smithtown, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.

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