How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Smithtown.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
88 m · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Street
99 m · 13 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Berry Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Northern Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
2386 ft · 41 sec · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25A
569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint Johnland Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Johnland Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3144 ft · 55 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 Oyster Bay 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.
Fort Salonga Road
Continue on Fort Salonga Road
6.48 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Smithtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Northport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Oyster Bay and 14.4 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Northport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 17.33 mi (27.89 km).
#1 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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