How far is Eastchester, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Eastchester, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
51.52 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.52 mi
52.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.52 mi
Kilometers
52.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.91 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Eastchester
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastchester
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
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 Eastchester
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
East Hills
NY

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

From Eastchester
26 mi
00h 32m
To Smithtown
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NE
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 Eastchester and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastchester and Smithtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Place

    863 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1790 ft · 40 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Columbus Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Columbus Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  23. 23

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastchester 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 27%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 27%
Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
North Columbus Avenue
2.88 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hills
00h 32m from Eastchester
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eastchester 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 Eastchester to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

East Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Eastchester and 25.5 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 $8.10 one way or $16.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 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 11.9 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.8 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 East Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastchester and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.34 km).

Eastchester

#1 Eastchester

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population32,617
Coordinates40.9583300, -73.8086100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Place (-73.808252, 40.958357)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.19
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.10 $16.19
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.07 $18.13
Premium $5.38 $9.80 $19.59
Diesel $6.51 $11.85 $23.69

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 Eastchester and Smithtown. The current time is 14:25:54.

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.