How far is Smithtown, NY from Ghent, NY?
The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Ghent, NY is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithtown and Ghent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and Ghent.
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Start on West Main Street
2964 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
55 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
4 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward SM South: Bay Shore
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
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Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
1.2 km · 50 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
688 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: New York
955 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
1987 ft · 34 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
770 ft · 14 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
879 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
24.8 mi · 34 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.7 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Turn right onto State Highway 9H
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 9H
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Turn right onto State Route 66
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 66
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Turn left onto Garage Place Road
17 m · 3 sec · Garage Place Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garage Place Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown and Ghent.
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
42.7 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Smithtown and Sunny near Ghent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to Ghent?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Smithtown and 82 miles from Ghent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithtown and Sunny near Ghent.
Stop Ideas Near Somers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somers.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Ghent. Straight-line distance: 104.03 mi (167.42 km).
#1 Smithtown
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 110,876 |
| Coordinates | 40.8559300, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.3292500, -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ghent (-73.61567, 42.32925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $4.45 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $28.75 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $37.56 | $75.11 |
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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