Origin
Smithtown, NY
Morning in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
305.9 mi
492 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithtown, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Vienna, NY
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Smithtown, NY to Vienna, NY covers 305.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 $50.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.9 miles from Smithtown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 305.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 305.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smithtown, NY to Vienna, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown, NY and Vienna, NY.
Start on West Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
Take the ramp slight right toward SM South: Bay Shore
Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: New York
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Keep slight right
Continue on North Genesee Street
Turn right onto Auert Avenue
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Continue on State Route 49
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Rome-New London Road
Turn right onto State Route 49
Turn right onto State Highway 13
Turn left onto Eckel Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 67 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.9 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Smithtown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 305.9 miles and 6h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.9 mi from Smithtown, NY · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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.
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 152.9 miles from Smithtown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Vienna, 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 Vienna, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$50.35 one way
$100.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $54.45 | $108.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.54 | $135.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
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
$50
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
| Efficient EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.77 | $12.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.4 | 1 | $42.83 | $19.58 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Vienna on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
57°F
Ramapo, NY
153 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Smithtown, NY or browse trips ending in Vienna, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.