Origin
Smithtown, NY
Late night in Smithtown on Saturday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Bronx County, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, NY covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Jericho Turnpike, SM South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Smithtown, NY
Full guide →Smithtown is a town of 117,000 people (2016) in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York. Smithtown is comprised of the villages and hamlets of Commack (in part, with the Town of Huntington), Fort Salonga (in part, with the Town of Huntington), Hauppauge (in part, with the Town of Islip), Head of the Harbor, Kings Park, Lake Ronkonkoma (in part with the Town of Brookhaven and Town of Islip), Nesconset, Nissequogue, Smithtown, St. James, & Village of the Branch.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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 Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, NY is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Jericho Turnpike | — | — |
| SM South | — | — |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | — | — |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| LIE North Service Road | — | — |
| North Service Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown, NY and Bronx County, NY.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward SM South: Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SM South: Bay Shore
5
Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
6
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
9
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
10
Turn straight onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
12
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Long Island Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
14
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
15
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
17
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
18
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Jerome Avenue
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jerome Avenue
21
Keep slight left to continue on Jerome Avenue South, The Bronx Museum of the Arts
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jerome Avenue South, The Bronx Museum of the Arts
22
Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jerome Avenue
23
Turn left onto East 165th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 165th Street
24
Turn right onto Grand Concourse
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Concourse
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 161st Street
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 161st Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Smithtown, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Smithtown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bronx County, NY
The final approach into Bronx County, 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
$7.82 one way
$15.64 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$13
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
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.
Destination
Bronx County, NY
Late night in Bronx County on Saturday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Thomaston, NY
24 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
27 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 9m 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 Bronx County, NY covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Jericho Turnpike, SM South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 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 $7.82 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 Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, NY is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smithtown, NY to Bronx County, 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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