Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
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Gordon Heights, NY
Sarah O'Shea
This 12.9-mile drive from Smithtown to Gordon Heights in New York is a quick 22-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it’s an economical option for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Middle Country Road and West Main Street, suggesting a more engaged driving experience than a highway cruise. Given its brevity, there's no need to consider an overnight stay; you can easily complete this trip in one go. This drive stays within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Country Road | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Coram and Yaphank Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Seymour Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Teller Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Route 112 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Yaphank Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown, NY and Gordon Heights, NY.
Start on NY 25; NY 25A
Continue on NY 25
Turn right onto NY 112
Turn left
Turn right onto Coram and Yaphank Road
Turn left onto Teller Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto West Yaphank Road
Turn left onto Seymour Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 112 / Route 112
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Coram and Yaphank Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Teller Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Seymour Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Smithtown on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Gordon Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short trip, with only a 2% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 9.4 miles along Middle Country Road. The route will likely involve navigating through various local streets and intersections, demanding your attention as you transition between them. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it’s a more involved navigation through populated areas, making for a dynamic driving experience.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near NY 112 / Route 112.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (NY 112 / Route 112): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Coram and Yaphank Road): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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