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Trip from Malone, NY to Smithtown, NY

Drive Time

8h 4m

Distance

378.6 mi

609 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 56m ★
6 AM
8h 4m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
7h 59m

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

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Downtown Malone, NY, NY

Malone, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Smithtown, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

The drive from Malone, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 378.6 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 87, Adirondack Northway, Adirondack Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.6 miles on I 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.63 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

189.3 miles from Malone, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 4m drive with frequent turns across 378.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 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 186.4 miles in near I 87.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 378.6 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 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 30 key points

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

9
186.4 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
305 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in | 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
306.4 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in | 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
335.4 mi into trip | ~7h 3m 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
8
343.2 mi into trip | ~7h 14m 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 Malone, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Eastern Long Island - among others.

Albany

186.4 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 87

New York

186.4 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 87

Buffalo

186.4 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

320.4 mi in | ~6h 42m

Fort Lee

320.4 mi in | ~6h 42m

Eastern Long Island

343.2 mi in | ~7h 14m

N East: Hauppauge

357.8 mi in | ~7h 34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 103.7 mi 2h 1m
Adirondack Trail 31 mi 42m
State Highway 73 18.7 mi 27m
Long Island Expressway 14.2 mi 19m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Northern State Parkway 13.7 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on US 11; NY 30

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 11B; NY 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · Finney Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on NY 30

31 mi · 42 min · Adirondack Trail
4

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
5

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
6

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
7

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
8

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street
9

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
10

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street
12

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street
13

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue
14

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road
15

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
16

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road
17

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
18

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
19

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73
20

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South
22

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
24

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

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.
27

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
28

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.
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
31

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
32

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
34

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
36

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

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.
40

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
41

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
45

Merge onto I 495

14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 42 Toward N East: Hauppauge Use the slight right lane.
47

Merge onto N

14 mi · 18 min · Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 45 Toward SM North: Kings Park Use the right lane.
49

Merge onto SA

499 ft · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
50

Continue on SM

1.7 mi · 1 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
51

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit SM3E Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown Use the slight right lane.
52

Turn slight right onto NY 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
53

Continue on NY 25; NY 25A

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
54

Arrive at destination

NY 25; NY 25A

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 189.3 miles from Malone, NY, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 83 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.3 miles or 4h 7m 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 189.3 miles or 4h 7m

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 39m

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 Malone, 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 Malone, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Smithtown, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Malone, 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 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.3 mi from Malone, NY · 4h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

189 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 Albany, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

189 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.3 miles from Malone, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 326.4
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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 326.4
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 156.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 326.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 326.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 326.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.63 one way

$123.27 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $66.79 $133.58
premium $4.88 $72.78 $145.57
diesel $5.64 $84.11 $168.22

Estimated Tolls: $22.82

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
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

$62

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.6 1 $39.75 $18.17
Efficient EV 94.7 1 $33.13 $15.14
EV Truck/SUV 151.4 1 $53.00 $24.23

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Malone, NY

Morning in Malone on Monday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithtown, NY

Morning in Smithtown on Monday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 9 to 16 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

28 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 4m 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 Malone, NY to Smithtown, NY covers 378.6 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, Adirondack Trail. 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 189 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 189.3 miles from Malone, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.63 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 30 significant decision points across 378.6 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 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Malone, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Eastern Long Island - among others.

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