How far is Fallsburg, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Fallsburg, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
138.16 mi
02h 35m
Flight
94.6 mi
152.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.6 mi
Kilometers
152.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.16 mi
Kilometers
222.34 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Return by in Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallsburg
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallsburg
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
Airmont
NY

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

From Fallsburg
69 mi
01h 17m
To Smithtown
69.2 mi
01h 17m

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
5 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 Fallsburg and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 40 sec · Old Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1776 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  28. 28

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  36. 36

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  38. 38

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
42.6 mi · 31%
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 10%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 10%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 10%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 10%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
01h 17m from Fallsburg
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fallsburg 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 Fallsburg to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Fallsburg and 69.2 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airmont.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 94.6 mi (152.25 km).

Fallsburg

#1 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-74.601019, 41.732052)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $21.66
Round trip
$43.32
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $21.66 $43.32
Mid-grade $4.98 $24.26 $48.52
Premium $5.38 $26.21 $52.42
Diesel $6.51 $31.70 $63.40

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 Fallsburg and Smithtown. The current time is 14:21:56.

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.