How far is Smithtown, NY from White Creek, NY?
The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to White Creek, NY is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithtown and White Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and White Creek.
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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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road
142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Leversee Road
2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road
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Continue on Brickyard Road
158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road
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Continue on Speigletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road
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Continue on State Highway 40
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 40
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Turn slight right onto Melrose-Valley Falls Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road
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Turn slight left onto CR 119 - Madigan Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · CR 119 - Madigan Road
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Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road
2248 ft · 42 sec · Melrose-Valley Falls Road
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Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road
2 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road
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Continue on State Street
1 km · 1 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
10.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Crescent Road
904 ft · 25 sec · Crescent Road
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Turn right onto County Road 69
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 69
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 68
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 68
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 68
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown and White Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
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 White Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to White Creek?
The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Smithtown and 111.8 miles from White Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.01 one way or $70.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithtown and Sunny near White Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and White Creek. Straight-line distance: 146.15 mi (235.2 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 White Creek
Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,255 |
| Coordinates | 42.9700800, -73.2912200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Creek (-73.29122, 42.97008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $42.36 | $84.71 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $51.23 | $102.45 |
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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