How far is Smithtown, NY from Dobbs Ferry, NY?

The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
57.18 mi
01h 25m
Flight
36.75 mi
59.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.75 mi
Kilometers
59.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.18 mi
Kilometers
92.03 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithtown
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Searingtown
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Smithtown
28.5 mi
00h 42m
To Dobbs Ferry
28.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and Dobbs Ferry.

  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

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    688 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: New York

    955 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1987 ft · 34 sec · LIE North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    770 ft · 14 sec · North Service Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    879 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    24.8 mi · 34 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

    1512 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley

    1513 ft · 34 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road

    1142 ft · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Broadway

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  40. 40

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
24.8 mi · 43%
New York State Thruway
4.9 mi · 9%
Jericho Turnpike
4 mi · 7%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
South Columbus Avenue
2.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

24.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Searingtown
00h 42m from Smithtown
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Smithtown and Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to Dobbs Ferry?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Searingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Smithtown and 28.6 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Searingtown

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 Searingtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Searingtown
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 Searingtown.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 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 Smithtown and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 36.75 mi (59.14 km).

Smithtown

#1 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown (-73.20067, 40.85593)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $8.98
Round trip
$17.97
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.98 $17.97
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.06 $20.13
Premium $5.38 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $6.51 $13.15 $26.30

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 Smithtown and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 14:22:54.

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.