How far is Bronx County, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Bronx County, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.77 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.84 mi
60.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.84 mi
Kilometers
60.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.48 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bronx County
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bronx County
2026-04-18T01:48
Arrive Smithtown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bronx County
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Westbury
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Bronx County
24.2 mi
00h 32m
To Smithtown
24.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bronx County and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bronx County and Smithtown.

  1. 1

    Start on East 161st Street

    116 m · 19 sec · East 161st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gerard Avenue

    73 m · 9 sec · Gerard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 162nd Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East 162nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto River Avenue

    3174 ft · 2 min · River Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Jerome Avenue

    3261 ft · 1 min · Jerome Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bronx County and Smithtown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 29%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 28%
Cross Bronx Expressway
5.76 mi · 12%
Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Westbury
00h 32m from Bronx County
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bronx County and Partly Sunny near Smithtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bronx County to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Bronx County and 24.5 miles from Smithtown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bronx County and Partly Sunny near Smithtown.

Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Old Westbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 14 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bronx County and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 37.84 mi (60.89 km).

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#1 Bronx County

Borough of New York City, United States

Population1,401,142
Coordinates40.8273200, -73.9235700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East 161st Street (-73.9236, 40.827266)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.79
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.90 $13.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.86 $8.36 $16.72
Diesel $4.69 $8.07 $16.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bronx County and Smithtown. The current time is 01:48:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.