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

The driving distance from Clarksville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
168.25 mi
03h 12m
Flight
120.25 mi
193.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.25 mi
Kilometers
270.77 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-16T13:57
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Clarksville
83 mi
01h 36m
To Oyster Bay
85.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delaware Turnpike

    8 m · 1 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tarrytown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road

  3. 3

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Grove Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Street

    1014 ft · 29 sec · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 101

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 101

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Route 9W

    6.9 mi · 13 min · Route 9W

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    1374 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville 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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
93.5 mi · 56%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Route 9W
7.02 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

93.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
01h 36m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Clarksville and 85.3 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 120.25 mi (193.52 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in New York, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates42.5759100, -73.9640200
Altitude202
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: Delaware Turnpike (-73.964017, 42.575853)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.63
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.81 $47.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.62 $53.23
Premium $4.86 $28.87 $57.75
Diesel $4.69 $27.88 $55.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Oyster Bay. The current time is 13:57:01.

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.