How far is East Ithaca, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from East Ithaca, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
252.1 mi
05h 18m
Flight
186.96 mi
300.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.96 mi
Kilometers
300.89 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.1 mi
Kilometers
405.71 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in East Ithaca
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ithaca
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ithaca
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From East Ithaca
126 mi
02h 39m
To Oyster Bay
126.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Ithaca and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Ithaca Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Ithaca Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    114 m · 23 sec · Worth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornell Street

    2351 ft · 1 min · Cornell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1020 ft · 29 sec · East State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaterville Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 79

    15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  31. 31

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  37. 37

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  44. 44

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ithaca 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
47 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 32%
I 81 South
73.8 mi · 29%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 6%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 6%
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 39m from East Ithaca
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Ithaca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 East Ithaca to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from East Ithaca and 126.1 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Ithaca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Ithaca and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 186.96 mi (300.89 km).

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#1 East Ithaca

Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York

Population2,231
Coordinates42.4395200, -76.4785500
Altitude245
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: East Ithaca (-76.47855, 42.43952)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.67 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.28
17.78 gal · 67.34 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.64 $71.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.84 $79.67
Premium $4.86 $43.21 $86.43
Diesel $4.69 $41.73 $83.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Ithaca and Oyster Bay. The current time is 06:52:00.

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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.