How far is Smithtown, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to New York City, NY is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithtown and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and New York City.
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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
34 mi · 47 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 1 min · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
34 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Smithtown and Rain Showers near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to New York City?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Smithtown and 29.6 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Smithtown and Rain Showers near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and New York City. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.61 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 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
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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