How far is Oakdale, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Oakdale, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Smithtown.
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Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard
11 m · 7 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
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Continue on Joshuas Path
1.4 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1036 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale and Smithtown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Heckscher State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
2.55 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakdale and Rain near Smithtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Oakdale and 13.9 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.10 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakdale and Rain near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Central Islip
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Islip.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.5 km).
#1 Oakdale
Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -73.1387200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithtown
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 110,876 |
| Coordinates | 40.8559300, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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