How far is Farmingdale, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Farmingdale, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmingdale and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale and Smithtown.
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Start on the route
85 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
149 m · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Wesche Drive
113 m · 22 sec · Wesche Drive
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
726 ft · 23 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Conklin Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Conklin Street
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Turn left onto Broadhollow Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Broadhollow Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
754 ft · 16 sec · South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
934 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road
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Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · L I Exwy Service Road
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Turn left onto Commack Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Commack Road
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Turn left onto Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
614 ft · 12 sec · Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
1613 ft · 24 sec · 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 Farmingdale and Smithtown.
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.
Jericho Turnpike
Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Farmingdale and Sunny near Smithtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmingdale to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Farmingdale and 9.9 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmingdale and Sunny near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmingdale and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).
#1 Farmingdale
Incorporated village on Long Island, within the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.7326000, -73.4454000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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