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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Smithtown, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Smithtown, NY

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Trip Overview

Oyster Bay to Smithtown is 22.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Fort Salonga Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive along local roads. It's a convenient option if you're already in the area and need to cover this specific stretch. Since it's a quick drive, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fort Salonga Road 6.9 mi 10m
East Main Street 3.8 mi 6m
Northern Boulevard 2.6 mi 3m
Berry Hill Road 2.1 mi 4m
Saint Johnland Road 1.9 mi 2m
Lawrence Hill Road 1.7 mi 3m
Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Fort Salonga Road — 6.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Smithtown, NY.

1

Start on Berry Hill Road

288 ft · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road
2

Turn sharp left onto NY 106

324 ft · 12 sec · South Street
3

Turn left onto Berry Hill Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn slight left onto NY 25A

2.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
5

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
7

Continue on NY 25A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
9

Continue on NY 25A

6.5 mi · 9 min · Fort Salonga Road
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on NY 25A

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Fort Salonga Road
11

Continue on NY 25A

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
12

Continue on NY 25A

0.1 mi · 9 sec · State Highway 25A
13

Continue on NY 25A

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn right onto NY 25A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Johnland Road
15

Continue on NY 25; NY 25A

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

NY 25; NY 25A

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 106 / South Street

Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Berry Hill Road

Turn left onto Berry Hill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | Lawrence Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | East Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
19.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road

Turn right onto NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.62 one way

$7.25 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $3.92 $7.85
premium $4.87 $4.27 $8.54
diesel $5.40 $4.74 $9.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Oyster Bay, NY

Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

NE 13 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Smithtown, NY

Afternoon in Smithtown on Sunday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

NE 7 to 10 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

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

1 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

36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. You'll spend the entire 36 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. Expect typical surface road conditions, with traffic lights and intersections common throughout the 22.3-mile distance.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Fort Salonga Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Berry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Lawrence Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Oyster Bay, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1667

Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.

Top landmarks

  • • Christ Church — historic Episcopal parish in Oyster Bay, New York, USA

Arriving 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 36m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Berry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Lawrence Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smithtown, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

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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