Trip from Clarkson, NY to Smithtown, NY

Drive Time

8h 8m

Distance

383 mi

616 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 1m ★

6 AM

8h 9m

8 AM

8h 25m

10 AM

8h 15m

12 PM

8h 13m

3 PM

8h 15m

5 PM

8h 24m

8 PM

8h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clarkson, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Smithtown, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

The drive from Clarkson, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 383 miles and takes about 8h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

191.5 miles from Clarkson, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 8m drive with frequent turns across 383 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 65 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 383 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 330.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 43 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

215.5 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

330.1 mi into trip | ~6h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

330.4 mi into trip | ~6h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

339.8 mi into trip | ~7h 8m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Towns Along This Route

Between Clarkson, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

65.2 mi in | ~1h 21m

Mt Pocono

215.5 mi in | ~4h 37m | via US 6

Milford

216.3 mi in | ~4h 38m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

330.1 mi in | ~6h 53m

Leonia

330.4 mi in | ~6h 54m

Teaneck

330.4 mi in | ~6h 54m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

332.6 mi in | ~6h 58m

Eastern Long Island

347.6 mi in | ~7h 18m

N East: Hauppauge

362.2 mi in | ~7h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
New York State Thruway	30 mi	34m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Western Expressway	20.1 mi	26m
Long Island Expressway	14.2 mi	19m
Northern State Parkway	13.7 mi	18m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkson, NY and Smithtown, NY.

Start on West Ridge Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Sweden-Walker Road

Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

Continue straight

7.5 mi · 8 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 490 East: Rochester

Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

0.6 mi · 42 sec · I 90 East: Albany

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

0.5 mi · 59 sec · NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Keep slight right

328 ft · 8 sec

Continue on State Route 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left

4.1 mi · 7 min

At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on Clark Street Road

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

459 ft · 17 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on West Genesee Street Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on State Highway 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto North West Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp left

0.7 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge slight left

45 mi · 54 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on Clearview Expressway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

0.4 mi · 53 sec · N East: Hauppauge

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

14 mi · 18 min · Northern State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park

0.2 mi · 26 sec · SM North: Kings Park

Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

499 ft · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown

0.2 mi · 31 sec · NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown

Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike

3.9 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · West Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 191.5 miles from Clarkson, NY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 84 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 191.5 miles or 4h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 191.5 miles or 4h 9m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithtown, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clarkson, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clarkson, NY

Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Smithtown, NY

Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Clarkson, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 191.5 mi from Clarkson, NY · 4h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

192 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

192 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 192 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 201.5 miles from Clarkson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smithtown, NY

The final approach into Smithtown, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smithtown, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Smithtown, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 83.4

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 347.5

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Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 69.5

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Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 347.5

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Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 347.5

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African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 347.5

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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.35 one way

$124.70 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$67.57	$135.14
premium	$4.88	$73.63	$147.26
diesel	$5.64	$85.09	$170.18

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway $0.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$215–$325

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 134 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.9	1	$40.21	$18.38
Efficient EV	95.8	1	$33.51	$15.32
EV Truck/SUV	153.2	1	$53.62	$24.51

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Clarkson, NY

Morning in Clarkson on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithtown, NY

Morning in Smithtown on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

192 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 8m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clarkson, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 383 miles and takes about 8h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 192 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 191.5 miles from Clarkson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Clarkson, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

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Trip from Clarkson, NY to Smithtown, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Smithtown, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

General Grant National Memorial

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clarkson, NY

Smithtown, NY

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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