How far is Freeport, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Freeport, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.55 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.26 mi
39.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.55 mi
Kilometers
50.77 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Freeport
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Smithtown
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Freeport Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Freeport and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    685 ft · 23 sec · Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 135 North: Syosset

    909 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    1657 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
11.8 mi · 37%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.43 mi · 17%
Sunrise Highway
4.83 mi · 15%
Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 12%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
1.7 mi · 5%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

11 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 19m from Freeport
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Freeport and 16.2 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

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 West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 24.26 mi (39.04 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

Population42,705
Coordinates40.6576000, -73.5831800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.583049, 40.657637)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.87
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.94 $9.87
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $5.38 $5.97 $11.95
Diesel $6.51 $7.22 $14.45

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 Freeport and Smithtown. The current time is 13:26:53.

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.