Origin
Hamburg, NY
Morning in Hamburg on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamburg, NY to Smithtown, NY
Drive Time
8h 52m
Distance
418.6 mi
674 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 45m
★
6 AM
8h 53m
8 AM
9h 9m
10 AM
8h 58m
12 PM
8h 57m
3 PM
8h 59m
5 PM
9h 8m
8 PM
8h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, NY
Peter Olexa
Smithtown, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamburg, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 418.6 miles and takes about 8h 52m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.15 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
209.3 miles from Hamburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 52m highway drive covering 418.6 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 251.2 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 418.6 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 251.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
251.2 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
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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...
8
365.7 mi into trip
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~7h 37m 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...
9
366 mi into trip
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~7h 38m 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
8
375.4 mi into trip
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~7h 52m in
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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
8
383.2 mi into trip
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~8h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Towns Along This Route
Between Hamburg, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
Mt Pocono
251.2 mi in
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~5h 21m
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via US 6
Milford
251.9 mi in
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~5h 22m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
365.7 mi in
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~7h 37m
Leonia
366 mi in
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~7h 38m
Teaneck
366 mi in
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~7h 38m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
368.2 mi in
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~7h 42m
Eastern Long Island
383.2 mi in
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~8h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Long Island Expressway | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Northern State Parkway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| Big Tree Road | 13.2 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg, NY and Smithtown, NY.
1
Start on Buffalo Street
16 ft
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1 sec
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Buffalo Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buffalo Street
220 ft
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5 sec
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Buffalo Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Buffalo Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
69 ft
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2 sec
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Buffalo Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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Buffalo Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
92 ft
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3 sec
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South Park Avenue
7
Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.8 mi
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3 min
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South Park Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
115 ft
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2 sec
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South Park Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Park Avenue
10
Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Southwestern Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Big Tree Road
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Big Tree Road
12
Continue on West Quaker Street
1.5 mi
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2 min
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West Quaker Street
13
Continue on Quaker Road
5.2 mi
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8 min
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Quaker Road
14
Continue on Hamburg Street
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Hamburg Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamburg Street
36 ft
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1 sec
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Hamburg Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Street
98 ft
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2 sec
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Hamburg Street
17
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
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4 min
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Main Street
18
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
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15 min
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Big Tree Road
19
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
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15 min
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Varysburg Road
20
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
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2 min
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West Buffalo Road
21
Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
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8 min
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West Buffalo Street
22
Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi
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10 min
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Perry Center Road
23
Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Perry Road
24
Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Mount Morris Road
25
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
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4 min
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North Main Street
26
Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi
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7 min
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Sonyea Road
27
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
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34 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
33 mi
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37 min
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Genesee Expressway
29
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
32
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
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1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
35
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
36
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
38
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Leonia, Teaneck
39
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Leonia
40
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
41
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
42
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
43
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
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13 sec
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George Washington Bridge
44
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
45
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
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5 sec
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George Washington Bridge Upper Level
46
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
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20 sec
47
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
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1 min
48
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
49
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
50
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
51
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
52
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
53
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
54
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Clearview Expressway
55
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
56
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
57
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14 mi
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19 min
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Long Island Expressway
58
Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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N East: Hauppauge
59
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
14 mi
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18 min
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Northern State Parkway
60
Take the exit slight right toward SM North: Kings Park
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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SM North: Kings Park
61
Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
499 ft
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6 sec
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Sagtikos State Parkway
62
Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway
1.7 mi
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1 min
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Sunken Meadow State Parkway
63
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
64
Turn slight right onto Jericho Turnpike
3.9 mi
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5 min
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Jericho Turnpike
65
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
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55 sec
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West Main Street
66
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 209.3 miles from Hamburg, NY, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 92 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.3 miles or 4h 32m 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 209.3 miles or 4h 32m
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 7h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithtown, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamburg, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Hamburg, NY
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Smithtown, NY
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Hamburg, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 209.3 mi from Hamburg, NY · 4h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
209 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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
209 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 209 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.3 miles from Hamburg, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 209 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.15 one way
$136.29 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $73.85 | $147.70 |
| premium | $4.88 | $80.47 | $160.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $93.00 | $186.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$68
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.95 | $20.09 |
| Efficient EV | 104.7 | 1 | $36.63 | $16.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.60 | $26.79 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Destination
Smithtown, NY
Morning in Smithtown on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
209 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
2 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 52m 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 Hamburg, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 418.6 miles and takes about 8h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 209 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 209.3 miles from Hamburg, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 418.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 251.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamburg, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
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