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

The driving distance from Durham, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.56 mi
03h 00m
Flight
111.02 mi
178.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.02 mi
Kilometers
178.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.56 mi
Kilometers
260 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, May 31, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sun, May 31, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-05-31T07:50
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, May 31, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Firthcliffe
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Durham
76.4 mi
01h 30m
To Oyster Bay
85.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Durham Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Sunday
Using Greenville as the closest live forecast in the Greene County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 22

    20 m · 9 sec · County Road 22

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 145

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 145

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  5. 5

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 44%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 145
10.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firthcliffe
01h 30m from Durham
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Durham and Mostly Clear near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Firthcliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Durham and 85.2 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Clear near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Firthcliffe

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

31 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

54 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

57 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 111.02 mi (178.67 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

Town in New York, United States

Population2,651
Coordinates42.3995300, -74.1723600
Altitude235
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: County Road 22 (-74.172363, 42.399426)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.54 $51.08
Premium $4.86 $27.71 $55.42
Diesel $4.69 $26.76 $53.51

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Oyster Bay. The current time is 07:50:23.

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.