How far is Richland, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Richland, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.33 mi
05h 40m
Flight
237.41 mi
382.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.41 mi
Kilometers
382.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.33 mi
Kilometers
546.1 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Return by in Richland
Fri, Oct 16, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richland
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Richland
169.1 mi
02h 50m
To Smithtown
170.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
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 Richland and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richland-Orwell Road

    671 ft · 25 sec · Richland-Orwell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    56 m · 6 sec · North Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Route 48

    136 m · 12 sec · County Route 48

  4. 4

    Continue on Richland Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Richland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2144 ft · 38 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    617 ft · 14 sec · North Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Salina Street

    1677 ft · 30 sec · Salina Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rome Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rome Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  34. 34

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  38. 38

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  39. 39

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  40. 40

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  47. 47

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  48. 48

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  49. 49

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  50. 50

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland and Smithtown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
51 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
167 mi · 49%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 24%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 4%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.9 mi
237.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 50m from Richland
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richland 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 Richland to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Richland and 170.3 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.9 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.24 one way or $106.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 237.41 mi (382.08 km).

Richland

#1 Richland

Town in New York, United States

Population5,526
Coordinates43.5695100, -76.0477000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Richland-Orwell Road (-76.047692, 43.569392)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.33 L · about $53.24
Round trip
$106.49
23.94 gal · 90.66 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $53.24 $106.49
Mid-grade $4.98 $59.63 $119.27
Premium $5.38 $64.42 $128.85
Diesel $6.51 $77.91 $155.83

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 Richland and Smithtown. The current time is 13:28:52.

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.