How far is Rye, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Rye, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.86 mi
01h 08m
Flight
26.65 mi
42.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.65 mi
Kilometers
42.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.86 mi
Kilometers
91.51 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Rye
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-10-15T14:19
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Rye
28.8 mi
00h 34m
To Smithtown
28 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 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 Rye and Smithtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Post Road

    3259 ft · 55 sec · Boston Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Post Road

    1202 ft · 52 sec · Old Post Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1000 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Playland Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · Playland Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · New England Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  11. 11

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Northern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    152 m · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 25%
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi · 24%
New England Thruway
12.3 mi · 22%
Jericho Turnpike
3.86 mi · 7%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 34m from Rye
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rye 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 Rye to Smithtown?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Rye and 28 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

North Hills
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 26.65 mi (42.89 km).

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#1 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Post Road (-73.683743, 40.980651)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.88
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.94 $17.88
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.01 $20.03
Premium $5.38 $10.82 $21.64
Diesel $6.51 $13.08 $26.17

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 Rye and Smithtown. The current time is 14:19:42.

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.