Origin
Fredonia, NY
Night in Fredonia on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 21m
Distance
439.3 mi
707 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, NY
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Smithtown, NY
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This 439.3-mile journey from Fredonia, NY to Smithtown, NY will take approximately 9 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it’s best planned as a 2-day trip to allow for a comfortable pace and enjoyment of the drive. You'll be navigating a mix of roads, including the Keystone Shortway and PA 948, with about 24% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $72. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel east. With 2 planned stops, you can break up the travel effectively.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.7 miles from Fredonia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 262.7 mi | 4h 57m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 60 | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Long Island Expressway | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Northern State Parkway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| North Main Street | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, NY and Smithtown, NY.
Start on Temple Street
Turn left onto US 20
Turn right
Merge onto NY 60
Continue on NY 60
Continue on NY 60
Continue on NY 60
Continue on NY 60
Continue on NY 60
Continue on NY 60
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
Turn right onto Winsor Street
Continue on this road
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
Continue on Maple Street
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
Turn left onto Martin Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
Turn right onto US 62
Turn right onto US 62
Turn left onto Hickory Street
Continue on Hickory Bridge
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Turn left onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 666
Continue on PA 948
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
Turn right onto PA 948
Turn left onto PA 948
Continue on US 219; PA 948
Turn left onto PA 153
Continue on PA 153
Continue on PA 153
Turn left
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Merge onto SA
Continue on SM
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NY 25
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 2-day trip, aim for an early morning departure on your first day. This allows you to cover a good portion of the 439.3 miles before needing to stop for the night. With 2 recommended stops, plan your first overnight stay around the halfway point, or after completing the 262.7-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially when transitioning between the major roads like the Keystone Shortway and PA 948, as services might be less frequent on some local segments. The total estimated fuel cost is $72, so budget accordingly.
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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.7 miles or 4h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 219.7 miles or 4h 57m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithtown, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fredonia, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fredonia, NY
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Smithtown, NY
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Waverly, NYNight 1
220 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 220 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 219.7 miles from Fredonia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 386.5 and 404.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$72.31 one way
$144.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $78.19 | $156.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $85.14 | $170.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.99 | $193.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.82
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
$72
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.13 | $21.09 |
| Efficient EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.44 | $17.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.7 | 2 | $61.50 | $28.12 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% 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
Night in Fredonia on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Smithtown on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
48°F
Waverly, NY
220 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this route, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Only 24% of this trip is on highways, meaning you'll experience more varied road conditions and potentially slower speeds. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a significant period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route that winds through local areas, requiring your attention and offering a more intimate feel with the changing scenery as you progress towards your destination.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 386.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 439.3 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 386.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 386.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 396.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fredonia, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Eastern Long Island.
New York City
Leonia
Teaneck
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
Eastern Long Island
Fredonia is a small town in New York's Southern Tier, near the shores of Lake Erie.
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).
Solo Traveler
9h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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