Two towns, one hamlet.
Townline Road splits Commack between Huntington and Smithtown, and the side matters for town taxes, services and resident-only parks. The old center, where Townline Road meets Jericho Turnpike, is still called Commack Corners.
Town guide · Towns of Huntington and Smithtown
Commack, NY
Some towns you drive through. Commack is one you come home to.
A local guide by Donna Barilla, Long Island Realtor since 2007. Updated November 2026.Commack sits on the line between the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown, with Townline Road as the divide. Which side of that line a house sits on affects taxes, town services and resident-only amenities, so it is one of the first things Donna checks for buyers.
- Towns
- Huntington and Smithtown, Suffolk County (divided along Townline Road)
- ZIP code
- 11725 (some Commack addresses use 11731 or 11754)
- Schools
- Mostly Commack UFSD; small sections in Northport-East Northport, Hauppauge, Smithtown and Kings Park districts
- Rail
- No LIRR station in Commack; nearby stations include Kings Park, Smithtown and Northport, or Deer Park on the Main Line
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The question
Is Commack in the Town of Huntington or the Town of Smithtown?
The two towns
Both. Commack is split between the Town of Huntington and the Town of Smithtown, with Townline Road as the dividing line. The town you are in determines your town taxes, services, and access to resident-only parks and beaches, such as Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve for Smithtown residents.
- TownsHuntington and Smithtown, Suffolk County (divided along Townline Road)
- ZIP code11725 (some Commack addresses use 11731 or 11754)
The question
What school district is Commack in?
The schools
The vast majority of Commack is served by the Commack Union Free School District, on both the Huntington and Smithtown sides. Small sections of the hamlet are served by the Northport-East Northport, Hauppauge, Smithtown and Kings Park districts, so confirm the district for any specific address.
The question
Does a Commack mailing address mean the home is in Commack?
The map lines
Not always. The 11725 ZIP code and the hamlet boundaries do not match exactly. Some homes with a Commack mailing address sit in neighboring hamlets, and some homes inside Commack have East Northport or Kings Park addresses. Check the tax bill and the school district, not just the mailing address.
The question
Has Donna Barilla sold homes in Commack?
Donna's record
Yes. OneKey MLS records show Donna has closed 7 Commack transactions, including single-family homes and condominiums, on homes listed between $585,000 and $940,000.
- Buyer's agentWichard Boulevard
- Buyer's agentHamlet Drive (condo)
- Buyer's agentCutchogue Lane
- Buyer's agentSomerset Dr
- Buyer's agentLarkspur Lane (condo)
- Buyer's agentParkview Drive
- Buyer's agentCecily Lane
The story of Commack
Pleasant lands, a legendary arena and a town line down the middle.
- 1656
Two towns, one hamlet
Huntington's 1656 purchase and Richard Smith's Smithtown claim overlapped here. The two sides argued for about 20 years before Smith won in court and the land was divided in the 1670s, which is why Commack sits in two towns today.
- 1906
Comac becomes Commack
The name traces to Winnecomac, usually translated as pleasant lands. It was long spelled Comac, and around 1906 the spelling changed, reportedly because mail kept getting mixed up with Coram's.
- 1918
A World War I airfield
From June 1918 to May 1919, about 90 acres at Jericho Turnpike and Larkfield Road were Brindley Field, an Army flight-training field. A 1974 Town of Huntington marker remembers two lieutenants killed there in an August 1918 crash.
- 1959
The Long Island Arena
The arena opened on Veterans Highway in 1959 with about 6,700 seats. The Long Island Ducks hockey team played there until 1973, the New York Nets played a season there, and rock shows filled it for years.
- 1960
Two candidates, one fall
In the fall of 1960, both Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy held campaign rallies at the Long Island Arena, weeks apart.
- 1996
From arena to shopping center
The arena finished its run as an indoor flea market that closed on July 31, 1996. It was torn down, and a shopping center stands on the site today.
Things to do
Weekends in Commack.
Commack weekends mix parks with a little retail therapy, and the beach is a straight shot up the Sunken Meadow Parkway.
- 01Commack
Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve
Nature trails, nature museums, picnic areas, a playground, a seasonal water play area and the Hoyt House Museum. The Town of Smithtown runs it for Smithtown residents and their guests.
- 02Commack
Cedar Road Park and Commack Park
Two Town of Huntington parks in Commack with sports facilities, some lit for evening play.
- 03Kings Park, nearby
Sunken Meadow State Park
The Sunken Meadow Parkway starts in Commack and ends here: Long Island Sound beaches, a boardwalk of about three-quarters of a mile and 27 holes of golf.
- 04Commack
Mayfair Shopping Center
A 222,000-square-foot center on Jericho Turnpike with factory outlet stores, a golf superstore, a grocery and a gym.
After dark
Dinner, drinks and a night out.
Jericho Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway are Commack's dining rows, with bowling, sports bars and a movie theater a few minutes apart.
- 01Commack
Lucky Strike Commack
Forty lanes of bowling with an arcade, a sports bar and a lounge on Jericho Turnpike.
- 02Commack
Limani Grille
Mediterranean and Greek seafood in the former Bonwit Inn building on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway.
- 03Commack
Mannino's Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Italian dishes and steaks on Jericho Turnpike.
- 04Commack
Emilio's
Italian food, seafood and pizza on Jericho Turnpike.
- 05Commack
Miller's Ale House
A sports bar with more than 35 taps on Veterans Memorial Highway, open late on weekends.
- 06East Northport, nearby
AMC Huntington Square 12
A 12-screen movie theater on Jericho Turnpike near the Commack line.
Open and verified as of November 2026. Places change, so check hours before you go.
What makes it special
Only in Commack.
Four highways at the door.
The Long Island Expressway, the Northern State Parkway, the Sunken Meadow Parkway and Jericho Turnpike all serve Commack. The Sunken Meadow Parkway starts here and runs north to the Sound.
One school district since 1899.
Commack's two original districts merged in 1899 and built the Frame School near Jericho Turnpike and Commack Road. Most of the hamlet, on both sides of the town line, is in the Commack district today.
Quick answers
Commack, in a sentence or two.
What is there to do in Commack, NY?
Popular spots in and around Commack include Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, Cedar Road Park and Commack Park, Sunken Meadow State Park and Mayfair Shopping Center. Nature trails, nature museums, picnic areas, a playground, a seasonal water play area and the Hoyt House Museum. The Town of Smithtown runs it for Smithtown residents and their guests.
Where do people go out at night in Commack, NY?
Jericho Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway are Commack's dining rows, with bowling, sports bars and a movie theater a few minutes apart. Spots include Lucky Strike Commack, Limani Grille, Mannino's Italian Kitchen & Lounge, Emilio's and Miller's Ale House. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
What is the history of Commack, NY?
Huntington's 1656 purchase and Richard Smith's Smithtown claim overlapped here. The two sides argued for about 20 years before Smith won in court and the land was divided in the 1670s, which is why Commack sits in two towns today. The name traces to Winnecomac, usually translated as pleasant lands. It was long spelled Comac, and around 1906 the spelling changed, reportedly because mail kept getting mixed up with Coram's.
I'm relocating. What should I know about moving to Commack, NY?
Driving in? Commack sits where the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State and the Sunken Meadow Parkway meet. The nearest LIRR stations are in Kings Park, Smithtown, Northport and Deer Park, and Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma is the nearest commercial airport. New residents have 30 days to get a New York driver license and register their car. Donna's full relocation checklist is at https://donnabarillasellsli.com/relocation.
Relocating
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Moving to Commack
Driving in? Commack sits where the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State and the Sunken Meadow Parkway meet. The nearest LIRR stations are in Kings Park, Smithtown, Northport and Deer Park, and Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma is the nearest commercial airport.
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Sources for this guide
- Towns
- Huntington and Smithtown, Suffolk County (divided along Townline Road)
- ZIP code
- 11725 (some Commack addresses use 11731 or 11754)
- Schools
- Mostly Commack UFSD; small sections in Northport-East Northport, Hauppauge, Smithtown and Kings Park districts
- Rail
- No LIRR station in Commack; nearby stations include Kings Park, Smithtown and Northport, or Deer Park on the Main Line
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