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

The driving distance from Ellenburg, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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
358.44 mi
06h 02m
Flight
278.75 mi
448.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.75 mi
Kilometers
448.61 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.44 mi
Kilometers
576.85 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Mon, May 25, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Ellenburg
Mon, May 25, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellenburg
2026-05-25T02:48
Arrive Oyster Bay
Mon, May 25, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellenburg
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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Ellenburg
174.9 mi
03h 01m
To Oyster Bay
183.6 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bombard Road

    44 m · 8 sec · Bombard Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    1422 ft · 31 sec · State Route 11

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 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 Ellenburg 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
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 42%
I 87 South
119 mi · 33%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 7%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 4%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
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

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 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.8 mi
278.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
03h 01m from Ellenburg
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ellenburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Ellenburg and 183.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 $50.71 one way or $101.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Ellenburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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 Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 5.7 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 Colonie.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

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

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellenburg and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 278.75 mi (448.61 km).

Ellenburg

#1 Ellenburg

Town

Population1,660
Coordinates44.8939300, -73.8365400
Altitude293
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: Bombard Road (-73.836705, 44.893911)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.88 L · about $50.71
Round trip
$101.43
25.3 gal · 95.76 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.71 $101.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.68 $113.37
Premium $4.86 $61.49 $122.98
Diesel $4.69 $59.38 $118.76

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellenburg and Oyster Bay. The current time is 02:48:00.

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.