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Trip from Cairo, NY to Smithtown, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

160.7 mi

259 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m

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

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capital city of Egypt

Cairo, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Smithtown, NY

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Trip Overview

This 160.7-mile drive from Cairo, NY, to Smithtown, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the New York State Thruway and the Long Island Expressway, with a brief section on NJ 17. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $26. Given its relatively short duration and the mixed driving profile, it’s well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.4 miles from Cairo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 70.5 mi 1h 21m
Long Island Expressway 14.2 mi 19m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Northern State Parkway 13.7 mi 18m
State Highway 32 8.9 mi 13m
King's Highway 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 23B

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn slight right onto NY 32

8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 32
3

Continue on NY 32

6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
5

Merge onto I 87

71 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
8

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.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
11

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
16

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
21

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
25

Merge onto I 495

14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 42 Toward N East: Hauppauge Use the slight right lane.
27

Merge onto N

14 mi · 18 min · Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 45 Toward SM North: Kings Park Use the right lane.
29

Merge onto SA

499 ft · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
30

Continue on SM

1.7 mi · 1 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit SM3E Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown Use the slight right lane.
32

Turn slight right onto NY 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
33

Continue on NY 25; NY 25A

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
34

Arrive at destination

NY 25; NY 25A

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 28-minute journey, leaving early can help you avoid some of the typical traffic congestion associated with major New York roadways. With only one suggested stop and a total distance of 160.7 miles, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, where services might be more spaced out. Planning your departure time can significantly impact your overall travel experience.

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 80.4 miles from Cairo, NY, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 35 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.4 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

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 Cairo, 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 Cairo, NY

This is one driving day of about 160.7 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Cairo, 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 New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

80 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

New Paltz, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Cairo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 103.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

2.3 mi

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.8

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 103.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 126.3

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 126.3

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 126.3

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 126.3

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 126.3

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 103.3

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.8

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 103.3

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 103.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.4

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.4

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.4

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.4

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 57.4

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 137.8

Jericho, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 91.9

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 149.3

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 103.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 114.8

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 103.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 114.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 114.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114.8

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 114.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 103.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 87.2 and 125.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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
88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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
117.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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
125.4 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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
8
125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.45 one way

$52.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $28.60 $57.21
premium $4.92 $31.15 $62.29
diesel $5.61 $35.48 $70.96

Estimated Tolls: $26.35

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (70.5 mi) $3.53
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

$26

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.2 0 $16.87 $7.71
Efficient EV 40.2 0 $14.06 $6.43
EV Truck/SUV 64.3 0 $22.50 $10.28

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cairo, NY

Late night in Cairo on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithtown, NY

Late night in Smithtown on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

80 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

13 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

3h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 110.9
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 110.9
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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 110.9
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 110.9
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 110.9
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 110.9
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 48% of the drive on high-speed roads. The New York State Thruway will likely provide the most sustained, uninterrupted driving, featuring a longest stretch of 70.5 miles. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a combination of faster highway travel and potentially some slower, more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. This means you'll experience periods of efficient cruising interspersed with more engaging stretches.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.5 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.2 miles in near NY 17.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 160.7 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 87.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.6 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cairo, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Eastern Long Island and N East: Hauppauge.

Gsp South: Paterson

102.6 mi in | ~2h 6m

Fort Lee

102.6 mi in | ~2h 6m

New York

102.6 mi in | ~2h 6m

Eastern Long Island

125.4 mi in | ~2h 38m

N East: Hauppauge

140 mi in | ~2h 59m

About the Cities

Arriving in Smithtown, NY

Full guide →

Smithtown is a town of 117,000 people (2016) in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York. Smithtown is comprised of the villages and hamlets of Commack (in part, with the Town of Huntington), Fort Salonga (in part, with the Town of Huntington), Hauppauge (in part, with the Town of Islip), Head of the Harbor, Kings Park, Lake Ronkonkoma (in part with the Town of Brookhaven and Town of Islip), Nesconset, Nissequogue, Smithtown, St. James, & Village of the Branch.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 160.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $26.35 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Smithtown, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 87.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.6 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Smithtown, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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