How far is Alfred, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Alfred, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.18 mi
05h 45m
Flight
240.12 mi
386.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.12 mi
Kilometers
386.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.18 mi
Kilometers
542.64 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alfred
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alfred
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Alfred
166.5 mi
02h 52m
To Oyster Bay
170.7 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alfred and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alfred and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 244

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 244

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 244

    1435 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 244

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shaw Road

    41 m · 8 sec · Shaw Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 21

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Karrdale Street

    1209 ft · 35 sec · Karrdale Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  29. 29

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  34. 34

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  42. 42

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alfred and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
126 mi · 37%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 24%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

126 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.1 mi
240.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 52m from Alfred
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alfred to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Alfred and 170.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.71 one way or $95.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alfred and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 240.12 mi (386.44 km).

Alfred

#1 Alfred

Town in New York

Population4,909
Coordinates42.2542400, -77.7905500
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Oyster Bay

#2 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.790396, 42.254238)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.04 L · about $47.71
Round trip
$95.41
23.8 gal · 90.08 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.71 $95.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.32 $106.65
Premium $4.86 $57.85 $115.69
Diesel $4.69 $55.86 $111.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alfred and Oyster Bay. The current time is 08:59:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.