Origin
Smithtown, NY
Night in Smithtown on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithtown, NY to Gravesend, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
This 57.4-mile journey from Smithtown, NY to Gravesend, NY will take approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this is a very manageable day trip. The route sticks to local roads, offering a glimpse into the communities along the way. Since it's a shorter drive with no designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience, perhaps avoiding peak traffic. This drive is entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Jericho Turnpike | — | — |
| SM South | — | — |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | — | — |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
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 Gravesend, 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
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
7
Continue on Southern State Parkway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
9
Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
13
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
14
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
16
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
17
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
18
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Smithtown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.45 one way
$18.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Gravesend, NY
Night in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 57.4-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, be prepared for frequent turns and navigating local streets. The main roads guiding you include West Main Street and Jericho Turnpike, eventually leading to SM South. This type of route means you'll be moving at a more moderate pace, fully immersed in the local environment rather than cruising on a highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smithtown, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gravesend, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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