How far is Smithtown, NY from Rye Brook, NY?

The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Rye Brook, NY is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
59.09 mi
01h 27m
Flight
27.61 mi
44.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.61 mi
Kilometers
44.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.1 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye Brook
Thu, Oct 15, 4:44 PM EDT
Return by in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithtown
2026-10-15T15:16
Arrive Rye Brook
Thu, Oct 15, 4:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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 Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Smithtown
29.5 mi
00h 43m
To Rye Brook
29.6 mi
00h 43m

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
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and Rye Brook.

  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

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue, Rye Brook, Harrison

    1323 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1815 ft · 54 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pine Ridge Road

    775 ft · 35 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mohegan Lane

    745 ft · 35 sec · Mohegan Lane

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohegan Lane

    786 ft · 40 sec · Mohegan Lane

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bonwit Road

    1008 ft · 48 sec · Bonwit Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Oak Road

    88 m · 15 sec · Old Oak Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Red Roof Drive

    44 m · 6 sec · Red Roof Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Roof Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
24.8 mi · 42%
Hutchinson River Parkway
14.6 mi · 25%
Jericho Turnpike
4 mi · 7%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.92 mi · 3%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 43m from Smithtown
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smithtown and Sunny near Rye Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to Rye Brook?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Smithtown and 29.6 miles from Rye Brook.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.25 one way or $18.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithtown and Sunny near Rye Brook.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 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 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 12.2 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
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 North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 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 Rye Brook. Straight-line distance: 27.61 mi (44.43 km).

Smithtown

#1 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Rye Brook

#2 Rye Brook

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population9,573
Coordinates41.0192600, -73.6834600
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown (-73.20067, 40.85593)
End: Rye Brook (-73.68346, 41.01926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $9.25
Round trip
$18.50
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.25 $18.50
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.36 $20.73
Premium $5.38 $11.19 $22.39
Diesel $6.51 $13.54 $27.08

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 Rye Brook. The current time is 15:16:14.

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.