How far is Amsterdam, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Amsterdam, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amsterdam and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amsterdam and Smithtown.
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Start on the route
108 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Joseph Jacobs Way
528 ft · 42 sec · Joseph Jacobs Way
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Turn right onto Church Street
87 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 67
875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2144 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike
3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike
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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 Amsterdam and Smithtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Amsterdam and 113.9 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.59 one way or $63.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Amsterdam and Rain Showers Likely near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amsterdam and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 152.6 mi (245.59 km).
#1 Amsterdam
Town in Montgomery County, New York
| Population | 17,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.9386900, -74.1881900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.30 | $76.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
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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