How far is Smithfield, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Smithfield, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Manhattan.
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Start on Smithfield Valley Road
22 m · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
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Continue on Sn Fri Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sn Fri Road
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Continue on Smithfield Valley Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp right
140 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
90 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
40 mi · 54 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
2588 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
995 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
40 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Shrub Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Smithfield and 46.4 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Shrub Oak
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 Shrub Oak.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.32 km).
#1 Smithfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.8856500, -73.6001300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $4.01 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
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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