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

The driving distance from Elwood, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.88 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.39 mi
16.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.39 mi
Kilometers
16.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.88 mi
Kilometers
20.73 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Elwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elwood
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elwood
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
Huntington
NY

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

From Elwood
6.5 mi
00h 11m
To Oyster Bay
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Elwood and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elwood Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Elwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cuba Hill Road

    2979 ft · 59 sec · Cuba Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cuba Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cuba Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Pulaski Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Pulaski Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Berry Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elwood 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
2.57 mi · 20%
Cuba Hill Road
2.27 mi · 18%
Berry Hill Road
2.04 mi · 16%
Park Avenue
1.84 mi · 14%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.73 mi · 13%
East Pulaski Road
1.28 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

2.57 mi · 00h 04m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntington
00h 11m from Elwood
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elwood 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 Elwood to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Huntington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Elwood and 6.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huntington

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 Huntington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 11.2 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
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

30 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

40 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 10.39 mi (16.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elwood

City in Indiana

Population11,177
Coordinates40.8453800, -73.3351200
Altitude56
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: Elwood (-73.33512, 40.84538)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.61
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.80 $3.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.02 $4.03
Premium $4.86 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $4.69 $2.11 $4.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elwood and Oyster Bay. The current time is 05:07:21.

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.