Origin
Smithtown, NY
Late night in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithtown, NY to Bushwick, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
47.4 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
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smithtown, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 47.4 miles and takes about 56m 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 $7.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 47.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Bushwick, NY is easy. At 56m 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 Bushwick, 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 Bushwick, 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
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Long Island Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
14
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
15
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
16
Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
N West: New York
17
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
18
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
19
Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Brooklyn
20
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Forest Park Drive
397 ft
·
21 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
24
Turn left onto Gates Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gates Avenue
25
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
26
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
27
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 · 28m 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 Bushwick, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bushwick, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
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 | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
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
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, 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
5 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
56m 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 Bushwick, NY covers 47.4 miles and takes about 56m 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 $7.80 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 Bushwick, NY is easy. At 56m 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 Bushwick, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smithtown, NY to Bushwick, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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