How far is Brightwaters, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Brightwaters, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brightwaters and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwaters and Oyster Bay.
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Start on North Windsor Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Windsor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: Howells Road North, Bayshore Road
75 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Howells Road
99 m · 11 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
1588 ft · 36 sec · Howells Road
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Continue on Bay Shore Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bay Shore Road
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Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Service Road
537 ft · 8 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
998 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
1142 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brightwaters and Oyster Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
8.35 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Brightwaters and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brightwaters to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Brightwaters and 15.8 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brightwaters and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Melville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brightwaters and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).
#1 Brightwaters
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,050 |
| Coordinates | 40.7209300, -73.2673400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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