How far is Woodbury, NY from Smithtown, NY?

The driving distance from Woodbury, NY to Smithtown, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.83 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.11 mi
22.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.91 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Smithtown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elwood
NY

City in Indiana

From Woodbury
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Smithtown
12 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Woodbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 20 min · Jericho Turnpike

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Jericho Turnpike

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jericho Turnpike
14.4 mi · 73%
Woodbury Road
0.71 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jericho Turnpike

Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

9.94 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
00h 13m from Woodbury
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Woodbury and 12 miles from Smithtown.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Cloudy near Smithtown.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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 Elwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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 7.3 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 Elwood.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

28 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

39 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

49 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Smithtown. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.71 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York

Population11,058
Coordinates40.8256500, -73.4676200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Smithtown

#2 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury Road (-73.467864, 40.826106)
End: West Main Street (-73.200729, 40.855811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.23
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.11 $6.23
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $5.38 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $6.51 $4.56 $9.11

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 Woodbury and Smithtown. The current time is 14:32:34.

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.