How far is New York City, NY from Smithfield, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Smithfield, NY is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Smithfield.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2089 ft · 2 min · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
3010 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
40.7 mi · 55 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82 North
741 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on North Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Smithfield Valley Road
33 m · 5 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
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Continue on Smithfield Valley Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road
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Continue on Sn Fri Road
1132 ft · 32 sec · Sn Fri Road
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Continue on Sn Fri Road
2647 ft · 1 min · Sn Fri Road
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Turn straight onto Smithfield Valley Road
22 m · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Smithfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
40.7 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Shrub Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from New York City and 48.6 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Shrub Oak
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 Shrub Oak.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 83.63 mi (134.59 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.8856500, -73.6001300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithfield (-73.60013, 41.88565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $4.01 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
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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