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

The driving distance from Dannemora, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 342.4 miles (551 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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
342.39 mi
05h 49m
Flight
266.59 mi
429.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.59 mi
Kilometers
429.03 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.39 mi
Kilometers
551.02 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Dannemora
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dannemora
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dannemora
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
Westmere
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Dannemora
168.8 mi
02h 54m
To Oyster Bay
173.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emmons Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Emmons Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cook Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · Cook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dannemora 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
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 44%
I 87 South
119 mi · 35%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 4%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Cook Street
9.79 mi · 3%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.8 mi
266.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmere
02h 54m from Dannemora
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dannemora 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 Dannemora to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 342.4 miles (551 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Dannemora and 173.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.43 one way or $96.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dannemora and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Westmere

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 Westmere and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 11.2 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 4.5 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 Westmere.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dannemora and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 266.59 mi (429.03 km).

Dannemora

#1 Dannemora

Town in New York, USA

Population3,512
Coordinates44.7214300, -73.7237500
Altitude431
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: Emmons Street (-73.724074, 44.721396)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.08 gal
45.73 L · about $48.43
Round trip
$96.86
24.16 gal · 91.46 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.7 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.43 $96.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.13 $108.26
Premium $4.86 $58.72 $117.44
Diesel $4.69 $56.70 $113.41

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 Dannemora and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:37:32.

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.