How far is Northport, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Northport, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northport and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northport and Smithtown.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Fort Salonga Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
2386 ft · 41 sec · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25A
569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint Johnland Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Johnland Road
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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 Northport and Smithtown.
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.
Fort Salonga Road
Turn slight left onto Fort Salonga Road
4.07 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Northport 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 Northport to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Kings Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Northport and 5.2 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northport and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Park.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 8.07 mi (12.98 km).
#1 Northport
Human settlement in Huntington, New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,259 |
| Coordinates | 40.9009300, -73.3431700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
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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