How far is Brooklyn, NY from Oyster Bay Cove, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Oyster Bay Cove, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.24 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.56 mi
44.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.56 mi
Kilometers
44.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.89 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay Cove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive Oyster Bay Cove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Brooklyn
16.1 mi
00h 27m
To Oyster Bay Cove
16.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Oyster Bay Cove.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Northern Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Street

    2718 ft · 56 sec · South Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
7.9 mi · 25%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 21%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.97 mi · 15%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 7%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 4%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

7.9 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 27m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Oyster Bay Cove?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Brooklyn and 16.2 miles from Oyster Bay Cove.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Oyster Bay Cove. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.36 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Oyster Bay Cove

#2 Oyster Bay Cove

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

Population2,243
Coordinates40.8709300, -73.5109600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Oyster Bay Cove (-73.51096, 40.87093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Oyster Bay Cove. The current time is 11:04:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.