How far is Smithtown, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Queens, NY is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
45.65 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.39 mi
56.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.65 mi
Kilometers
73.46 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Smithtown
Fri, Oct 16, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithtown
2026-10-16T11:19
Arrive Queens
Fri, Oct 16, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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 Massapequa
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Smithtown
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Queens
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph S
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 56%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.37 mi · 12%
Jericho Turnpike
4 mi · 9%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 7%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 7%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Massapequa
00h 30m from Smithtown
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Smithtown and Rain Showers near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Smithtown and 23.4 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Massapequa

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 Massapequa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7 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 6.8 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 Massapequa.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

45 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Queens. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.95 km).

Smithtown

#1 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $5.38 $8.66 $17.32
Diesel $6.51 $10.48 $20.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithtown and Queens. The current time is 11:19:25.

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.