How far is Pittstown, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Pittstown, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
212.37 mi
03h 47m
Flight
137.53 mi
221.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.53 mi
Kilometers
221.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.37 mi
Kilometers
341.77 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Pittstown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittstown
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM 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
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittstown
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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Pittstown
104.1 mi
01h 53m
To Smithtown
108.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eycleshymer Road

    17 m · 9 sec · Eycleshymer Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Parker School Road

    87 m · 9 sec · Parker School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  34. 34

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  36. 36

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittstown 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
37 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 52%
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 7%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 6%
Parker School Road
9.42 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
01h 53m from Pittstown
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pittstown 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 Pittstown to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.8 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?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Pittstown and 108.2 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.32 one way or $66.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittstown and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittstown and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 137.53 mi (221.33 km).

Pittstown

#1 Pittstown

Town in New York

Population5,144
Coordinates42.8350800, -73.4851100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Eycleshymer Road (-73.485117, 42.835059)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.37 L · about $33.32
Round trip
$66.63
14.98 gal · 56.74 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $33.32 $66.63
Mid-grade $4.98 $37.32 $74.63
Premium $5.38 $40.31 $80.62
Diesel $6.51 $48.75 $97.50

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 Pittstown and Smithtown. The current time is 14:22:10.

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.