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

The driving distance from Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.62 mi
04h 40m
Flight
178.16 mi
286.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.16 mi
Kilometers
286.72 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.62 mi
Kilometers
448.39 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Clinton
133 mi
02h 20m
To Oyster Bay
145.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Row

    21 m · 1 sec · South Park Row

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Row

    617 ft · 11 sec · South Park Row

  3. 3

    Continue on Utica Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Utica Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Clinton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North-South Arterial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    631 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Court Street

    1616 ft · 56 sec · Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  38. 38

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 72%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
North-South Arterial Highway
3.93 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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.5 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 20m from Clinton
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Clinton and 145.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 178.16 mi (286.72 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States

Population1,693
Coordinates43.0484000, -75.3785000
Altitude184
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: South Park Row (-75.378449, 43.048298)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.22 L · about $39.41
Round trip
$78.82
19.66 gal · 74.44 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.41 $78.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.05 $88.10
Premium $4.86 $47.78 $95.57
Diesel $4.69 $46.14 $92.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:25:28.

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.