How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.64 mi
01h 18m
Flight
36.75 mi
59.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.75 mi
Kilometers
59.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.64 mi
Kilometers
94.37 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dobbs Ferry
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
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Dobbs Ferry
29.3 mi
00h 39m
To Smithtown
29.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dobbs Ferry and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and Smithtown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

    2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    131 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    117 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

    829 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

    747 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  29. 29

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobbs Ferry 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 24%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 23%
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 9%
Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.39 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 39m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dobbs Ferry to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 29.3 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dobbs Ferry and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 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 8.9 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
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 36.75 mi (59.14 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.41
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.21 $18.41
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.31 $20.63
Premium $5.38 $11.14 $22.28
Diesel $6.51 $13.47 $26.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dobbs Ferry and Smithtown. The current time is 14:28:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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