How far is North Hills, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from North Hills, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
29.84 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.41 mi
40.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.03 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hills
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Hills
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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From North Hills
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Smithtown
15.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
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 North Hills and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hills and Smithtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelter Rock Road

    3052 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hills 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 46%
Long Island Expressway
7.27 mi · 24%
Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 13%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.68 mi · 6%
South Service Road
0.73 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 18m from North Hills
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving North Hills and Sunny near Smithtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Hills to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from North Hills and 15.1 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around North Hills and Sunny near Smithtown.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 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 6.7 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 Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hills and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.9 km).

North Hills

#1 North Hills

Town in West Virginia, United States

Population5,934
Coordinates40.7809300, -73.6765200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelter Rock Road (-73.676701, 40.78086)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $5.38 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $6.51 $6.83 $13.67

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 North Hills and Smithtown. The current time is 16:22:52.

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.