How far is Patchogue, NY from Smithtown, NY?
The driving distance from Patchogue, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patchogue and Smithtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patchogue and Smithtown.
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Start on South Ocean Avenue
140 m · 24 sec · South Ocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1184 ft · 52 sec · Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holbrook Road
20 m · 2 sec · Holbrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Holbrook Road
1675 ft · 50 sec · Holbrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waverly Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Waverly Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Waverly Avenue
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Continue on Patchogue-Holbrook Road
2515 ft · 52 sec · Patchogue-Holbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CR 97 north: Stony Brook
1176 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Nicolls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Riverhead, Smithtown
713 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25 west: Riverhead, Smithtown
547 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Middle Country Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Middle Country Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 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 Patchogue 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.
Middle Country Road
Turn slight left onto Middle Country Road
5.75 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Patchogue 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 Patchogue to Smithtown?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Centereach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Patchogue and 7.3 miles from Smithtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Patchogue and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.
Stop Ideas Near Centereach
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 Centereach.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patchogue and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 Patchogue
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 12,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.7656500, -73.0151100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
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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