How far is Smithfield, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Smithfield, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.77 mi
02h 19m
Flight
87.28 mi
140.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.28 mi
Kilometers
140.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.77 mi
Kilometers
163.79 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 16, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-16T13:31
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 16, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Goldens Bridge
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Smithfield
50.5 mi
01h 09m
To Brooklyn
51.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Smithfield Valley Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sn Fri Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sn Fri Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Smithfield Valley Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lake Amenia Road

    2405 ft · 2 min · West Lake Amenia Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto State Highway 22

    33.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

    803 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

    615 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

    779 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Brooklyn.

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
61.1 mi · 60%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 17%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 5%
Smithfield Valley Road
3.8 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Turn sharp right onto State Highway 22

33.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldens Bridge
01h 09m from Smithfield
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Goldens Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Smithfield and 51.3 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Goldens Bridge

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 Goldens Bridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 13.5 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
City of Peekskill
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Peekskill

Peekskill , NY
840 Main St, Peekskill, NY 10566
Rating 3.8/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldens Bridge.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 87.28 mi (140.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Smithfield

Town in New York, United States

Population1,249
Coordinates41.8856500, -73.6001300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithfield Valley Road (-73.600129, 41.88565)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.59 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.18 gal · 27.18 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.09 $32.17
Premium $4.86 $17.45 $34.90
Diesel $4.69 $16.85 $33.70

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Brooklyn. The current time is 13:31:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.