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

The driving distance from Charlton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
207.38 mi
03h 41m
Flight
144.62 mi
232.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.62 mi
Kilometers
232.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.38 mi
Kilometers
333.74 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Charlton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlton
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlton
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Charlton
97.5 mi
01h 50m
To Oyster Bay
109.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlton Road

    19 m · 7 sec · Charlton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swaggertown Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Swaggertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bolt Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bolt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sacandaga Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · Sacandaga Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Closson Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Closson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    616 ft · 13 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rector Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rector Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Amsterdam Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2905 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
132 mi · 63%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 7%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Swaggertown Road
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
144.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 50m from Charlton
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlton and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Charlton and 109.9 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlton and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clintondale, 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 Clintondale.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlton and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 144.62 mi (232.75 km).

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#1 Charlton

Town in New York

Population4,175
Coordinates42.9334100, -73.9690100
Altitude151
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: Charlton Road (-73.969031, 42.93354)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.69
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.35 $58.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.80 $65.60
Premium $4.86 $35.58 $71.17
Diesel $4.69 $34.36 $68.72

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 Charlton and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:08:48.

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.