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

The driving distance from Colton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.43 mi
06h 34m
Flight
264.6 mi
425.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.6 mi
Kilometers
425.83 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.43 mi
Kilometers
578.44 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Colton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colton
2026-04-18T01:24
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cohoes
NY

City in New York, USA

From Colton
177.3 mi
03h 17m
To Oyster Bay
182.2 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 Colton and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 56

    23.1 mi · 35 min · State Highway 56

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Demars Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    911 ft · 33 sec · East Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Street

    1746 ft · 43 sec · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 58 sec · Adirondack Trail

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  15. 15

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  20. 20

    Continue on Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1157 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  39. 39

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  44. 44

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  45. 45

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  52. 52

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
55 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 33%
Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 21%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 56
23.1 mi · 6%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 5%
State Route 3
14.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.8 mi
264.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cohoes
03h 17m from Colton
Leave By
10:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cohoes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Colton and 182.2 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.83 one way or $101.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cohoes

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 Cohoes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cohoes.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

15 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

20 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

34 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colton and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 264.6 mi (425.83 km).

Colton

#1 Colton

Town in St.

Population1,401
Coordinates44.5531200, -74.9396400
Altitude266
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: State Highway 56 (-74.93965, 44.553113)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.68 gal
48.01 L · about $50.83
Round trip
$101.67
25.36 gal · 96.02 L
Estimated CO2
112.7 kg one way
Round trip: 225.4 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.83 $101.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.82 $113.64
Premium $4.86 $61.64 $123.27
Diesel $4.69 $59.52 $119.04

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 Colton and Oyster Bay. The current time is 01:24:41.

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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.