How far is Dix Hills, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Dix Hills, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.91 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.07 mi
17.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.07 mi
Kilometers
17.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.6 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Dix Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix Hills
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dix Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Dix Hills
8 mi
00h 13m
To Oyster Bay
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
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 Dix Hills and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dix Hills and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 22 sec · Grey Birch Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 54 sec · Green Briar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Service Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    998 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
8.35 mi · 53%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 23%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 7%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 7%
North Service Road
0.97 mi · 6%
Candlewood Path
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

8.35 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 13m from Dix Hills
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dix Hills 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 Dix Hills to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Dix Hills and 8 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dix Hills and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix Hills and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.81 km).

Dix Hills

#1 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
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: Dix Hills (-73.33623, 40.80482)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $4.69 $2.63 $5.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dix Hills and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:30:18.

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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.