How far is Kirkwood, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Kirkwood, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.15 mi
03h 47m
Flight
157.38 mi
253.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.38 mi
Kilometers
253.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.15 mi
Kilometers
347.86 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Kirkwood
Fri, Oct 16, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkwood
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive Smithtown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Port Jervis
NY

City in Orange County, New York

From Kirkwood
107.9 mi
01h 53m
To Smithtown
108.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkwood and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge

    1277 ft · 28 sec · Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 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 Kirkwood and Smithtown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 37%
Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
48.9 mi · 23%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 11%
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 7%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Jervis
01h 53m from Kirkwood
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkwood and Sunny near Smithtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkwood to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Port Jervis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Kirkwood and 108.3 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkwood and Sunny near Smithtown.

Stop Ideas Near Port Jervis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

71 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

73 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

82 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 157.38 mi (253.28 km).

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#1 Kirkwood

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

Population5,440
Coordinates42.0398000, -75.7971300
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Conklin Kirkwood Bridge (-75.797163, 42.039828)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.88
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $33.94 $67.88
Mid-grade $4.98 $38.01 $76.03
Premium $5.38 $41.06 $82.13
Diesel $6.51 $49.66 $99.33

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 Kirkwood and Smithtown. The current time is 20:45:46.

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.