How far is Smithtown, NY from Fredonia, NY?

The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Fredonia, NY is about 438.9 miles (706.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
438.84 mi
09h 21m
Flight
334.84 mi
538.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.84 mi
Kilometers
538.87 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
438.84 mi
Kilometers
706.25 km
Drive Time
09h 21m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredonia
Fri, Oct 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Smithtown
Fri, Oct 16, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithtown
2026-10-15T15:16
Arrive Fredonia
Fri, Oct 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:22 PM to 4:52 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithtown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wellsburg
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Smithtown
218.1 mi
04h 40m
To Fredonia
220.8 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  48. 48

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  50. 50

    Continue on Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

  52. 52

    Continue on Hickory Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Market Street

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Market Street

  55. 55

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue

    978 ft · 16 sec · Foote Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Martin Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Road

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

    779 ft · 23 sec · Glenview Avenue

  58. 58

    Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard

    1869 ft · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard

  59. 59

    Continue on Maple Street

    2016 ft · 51 sec · Maple Street

  60. 60

    Continue on Allen Street

    1075 ft · 29 sec · Allen Street

  61. 61

    Turn left onto Winsor Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Winsor Street

  62. 62

    Continue straight

    730 ft · 23 sec

  63. 63

    Continue on Winsor Street Bridge

    1.4 km · 2 min · Winsor Street Bridge

  64. 64

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Avenue

    22 m · 6 sec · Newton Avenue

  65. 65

    Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeview Avenue

  66. 66

    Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

    1092 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway

  67. 67

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    86 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  68. 68

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1075 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  69. 69

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  70. 70

    Continue on NY-60

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60

  71. 71

    Continue on NY-60

    1294 ft · 32 sec · NY-60

  72. 72

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  73. 73

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  74. 74

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street

  75. 75

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

  76. 76

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    69 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  77. 77

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  78. 78

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Temple Street

  79. 79

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Temple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
79 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
200 mi · 46%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 16%
Long Island Expressway
24.8 mi · 6%
Market Street
15.6 mi · 4%
State Highway 60
14.4 mi · 3%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

195 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
334.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
04h 40m from Smithtown
Leave By
5:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smithtown and Partly Sunny near Fredonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 438.9 miles (706.3 km) and usually takes 09h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.1 miles from Smithtown and 220.8 miles from Fredonia.

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

The direct path is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.90 one way or $137.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellsburg.

BUS

Scranton, PA

111 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

111 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 334.84 mi (538.87 km).

Smithtown

#1 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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

#2 Fredonia

Village in the U.

Population10,103
Coordinates42.4400600, -79.3317100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown (-73.20067, 40.85593)
End: Fredonia (-79.33171, 42.44006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 706 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.49 gal
58.62 L · about $68.90
Round trip
$137.80
30.98 gal · 117.24 L
Estimated CO2
137.7 kg one way
Round trip: 275.3 kg / 607 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $68.90 $137.80
Mid-grade $4.98 $77.17 $154.34
Premium $5.38 $83.37 $166.73
Diesel $6.51 $100.82 $201.65

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 Fredonia. The current time is 15:16:22.

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.