Origin
Hyde Park, NY
Late night in Hyde Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyde Park, NY to Smithtown, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
227.7 mi
367 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyde Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Smithtown, NY
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Trip Overview
This 227.7-mile drive from Hyde Park, NY to Smithtown, NY is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 13 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways, with 81% of the journey being highway driving, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is approximately $37. Given its duration and highway profile, this trip is well-suited for completion in a single day without the need for an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 81% of the 227.7 miles spent on faster roads. The route utilizes key arteries like NY 17, State Highway 28, and the Long Island Expressway, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.1 miles on NY 17, offering a significant period of steady driving. While largely highway, the inclusion of State Highway 28 might introduce some variations in road type and speed as you transition.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 227.7 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 69.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 138.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
69.5 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
138.9 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
154.1 mi into trip
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~3h 31m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
155.5 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
184.6 mi into trip
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~4h 12m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hyde Park, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York - among others.
Davenport
19 mi in
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~26m
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via NY 28
Nyst: Albany
138.9 mi in
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~3h 12m
New York City
138.9 mi in
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~3h 12m
Gsp South: Paterson
169.6 mi in
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~3h 51m
Fort Lee
169.6 mi in
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~3h 51m
New York
169.6 mi in
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~3h 51m
Eastern Long Island
192.4 mi in
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~4h 23m
N East: Hauppauge
206.9 mi in
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~4h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| State Highway 28 | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| Long Island Expressway | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Northern State Parkway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Franklin-Walton Road | 9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, NY and Smithtown, NY.
1
Start on NY 28
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
2
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
4
Continue on NY 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gersoni Road
5
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 28
6
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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NY 28
Exit 15
Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
7
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi
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38 sec
·
James F. Lettis Highway
8
Turn right onto NY 28
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
9
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NY 357
10
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
11
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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West Brook Road
12
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Delaware Street
15
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
17
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
18
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
20
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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Cat Hollow Road
21
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
22
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Rockland Road
23
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Old Route 17
24
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
38
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
40
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
44
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
45
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
49
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
19 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the slight right lane.
51
Merge onto N
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 45
Toward SM North: Kings Park
Use the right lane.
53
Merge onto SA
499 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
54
Continue on SM
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit SM3E
Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
Use the slight right lane.
56
Turn slight right onto NY 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
57
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
58
Arrive at destination
NY 25; NY 25A
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 13-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Hyde Park to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic on the Long Island Expressway. With only one suggested stop, plan it strategically to break up the 227.7-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 70.1 miles on NY 17, as services can sometimes be spaced out on major highways. The $37 fuel estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting your trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.9 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
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 Hyde Park, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hyde Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 227.7 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hyde Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.9 mi from Hyde Park, NY · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.48 one way
$74.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.13 | $88.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.27 | $100.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.50
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
Jericho Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
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
$37
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.88 | $14.57 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Smithtown on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
114 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.
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 227.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 28, Long Island Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 33 significant decision points across 227.7 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 69.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 138.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hyde Park, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York - among others.
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