How far is Smithtown, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.43 mi
01h 19m
Flight
41.7 mi
67.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.7 mi
Kilometers
67.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.43 mi
Kilometers
79.55 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Smithtown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithtown
2026-04-17T03:20
Arrive Brooklyn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithtown
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 Wantagh
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Smithtown
25.2 mi
00h 39m
To Brooklyn
24.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2964 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street

    55 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    4 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SM South: Bay Shore

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 51%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 13%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.37 mi · 11%
Jericho Turnpike
4 mi · 8%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 8%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 39m from Smithtown
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithtown and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Smithtown and 24.2 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smithtown and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh

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 Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 41.7 mi (67.11 km).

Smithtown

#1 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.86 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $4.69 $8.17 $16.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithtown and Brooklyn. The current time is 03:20:36.

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.