How far is Hyde Park, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Hyde Park, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hyde Park and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Smithtown.
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Start on State Highway 28
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Gersoni Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gersoni Road
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Take the ramp right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway
1295 ft · 38 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
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Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
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Continue on West Brook Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 206
9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Old Route 17
1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17
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Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2144 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · 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 Hyde Park and Smithtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hyde Park and Sunny near Smithtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomingburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Hyde Park and 145.2 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hyde Park and Sunny near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomingburg.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 154.12 mi (248.04 km).
#1 Hyde Park
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 20,726 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609100, -74.9579300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $49.08 | $98.17 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $59.36 | $118.72 |
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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