How far is Smithtown, NY from Lindenhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithtown and Lindenhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and Lindenhurst.
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Start on West Main Street
2964 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
55 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
4 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward SM South: Bay Shore
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
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Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road North, Deer Park
1676 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Howells Road
76 m · 9 sec · Howells Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bay Shore Road
2526 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Turn right onto Manor Lane
1570 ft · 46 sec · Manor Lane
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit right toward CR 3 South: Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst
670 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wellwood Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Wellwood Avenue
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Continue on South Wellwood Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown and Lindenhurst.
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.
Sagtikos State Parkway
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
5.42 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Smithtown and Sunny near Lindenhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to Lindenhurst?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Bay Wood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Smithtown and 10.3 miles from Lindenhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithtown and Sunny near Lindenhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Wood
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 Bay Wood.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).
#1 Smithtown
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 110,876 |
| Coordinates | 40.8559300, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lindenhurst
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 26,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.6867700, -73.3734500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindenhurst (-73.37345, 40.68677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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 | $4.45 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
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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