Ogdensburg to Smithtown is 407.9 miles and takes about 8h 23m via New York State Thruway, State Highway 812, and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $67 and an overnight stay recommended. This drive takes you across New York state, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given the duration, you'll likely want to break this trip up, especially since it primarily uses surface roads. Plan for a steady pace and consider where you'll want to stop for the night. It's a straightforward drive that covers a good chunk of the state.
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
203.9 miles from Ogdensburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
201.9 mi
3h 53m
State Highway 812
34 mi
40m
State Highway 12
22.8 mi
31m
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi
23m
Indian River Road
16.1 mi
19m
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi
19m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
Northern State Parkway
13.7 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,060 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,244 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 72 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg, NY and Smithtown, NY.
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Start on Franklin Street
364 ft·18 sec·Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto NY 68
0.4 mi·58 sec·State Street
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Continue on NY 812
5.9 mi·6 min·State Highway 812
5
Continue on NY 812
0.9 mi·58 sec·North State Street
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Continue on NY 812
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 812
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812
11 mi·13 min·US 11; NY 812
8
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi·40 sec·William Street
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Continue on NY 58; NY 812
5.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 58
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Turn right onto NY 812
2.1 mi·2 min·Balmat-Fowler Road
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Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi·9 min·State Highway 812
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi·33 sec·State Highway 812
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Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi·59 sec·State Street
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Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
15
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi·4 min·State Route 3
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Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi·6 min·Indian River Road
17
Continue on NY 812
10 mi·12 min·Indian River Road
18
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 812
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi·3 min·East State Street
21
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Ross Road
22
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
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Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
24
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
25
Continue on NY 12
22 mi·30 min·State Highway 12
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
27
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 49
28
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 790; NY 5
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
32
Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
33
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
35
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
36
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
39
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
40
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
42
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
44
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
48
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
49
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
53
Merge onto I 495
14 mi·19 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 42Toward N East: HauppaugeUse the slight right lane.
55
Merge onto N
14 mi·18 min·Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 45Toward SM North: Kings ParkUse the right lane.
57
Merge onto SA
499 ft·6 sec·Sagtikos State Parkway
58
Continue on SM
1.7 mi·1 min·Sunken Meadow State Parkway
59
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit SM3EToward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, SmithtownUse the slight right lane.
60
Turn slight right onto NY 25
3.9 mi·5 min·Jericho Turnpike
61
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
0.6 mi·54 sec·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
62
Arrive at destination
NY 25; NY 25A
Trip Plan
With an estimated 8h 23m drive time, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to leave Ogdensburg in the morning to maximize your driving time on day one, potentially covering the 201.9-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway. Your second day will involve more surface road driving, so factor in slower speeds and more potential for local traffic. With only two recommended stops, you'll have flexibility in choosing your overnight location and where you'll take breaks. Be mindful of the $67 fuel cost and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before heading onto longer stretches of highway.
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 203.9 miles from Ogdensburg, NY, or about 4h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 90 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.9 miles or 4h 10m 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 203.9 miles or 4h 10m
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 59m
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 Ogdensburg, 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 Ogdensburg, NY
Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Smithtown, NY
Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Ogdensburg, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 216.1 and 372.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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216.1 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
334.3 mi into trip|~6h 41m 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
335.6 mi into trip|~6h 42m 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
364.7 mi into trip|~7h 22m 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
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372.5 mi into trip|~7h 33m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.40 one way
$142.80 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$77.37
$154.75
premium
$5.23
$83.99
$167.98
diesel
$6.18
$99.23
$198.46
Estimated Tolls: $32.91
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)$10.09
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
$71
Tolls
$33
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.4
1
$42.83
$19.58
Efficient EV
102
1
$35.69
$16.32
EV Truck/SUV
163.2
2
$57.11
$26.11
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Ogdensburg, NY
Late night
in Ogdensburg on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
S 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Smithtown, NY
Late night
in Smithtown on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
6 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
8h 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 365.7
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 365.7
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 365.7
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
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 365.7
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 365.7
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 365.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves 38% on highways, meaning a significant portion will be on surface roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway. After that, expect to transition to State Highway 812 and State Highway 12, which will feel more like local cruising with more frequent intersections. The profile is mostly surface roads, so keep an eye out for traffic lights and lower speed limits as you move away from the Thruway.
Only 38% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 216.1 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 34 significant decision points across 407.9 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 216.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 334.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,033 ft52 ft
Total Climb
1,676 ft
Total Descent
1,919 ft
Highest Point
1,033 ft
~118 mi in
Elevation Range
981 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ogdensburg, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island - among others.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 204 miles on day one.
Expect about $32.91 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.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 216.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 334.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Smithtown, NY before the return drive.
