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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
286.24 mi
04h 58m
Flight
196.19 mi
315.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.19 mi
Kilometers
315.74 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.24 mi
Kilometers
460.66 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-18T04:13
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

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

From Fayetteville
141.1 mi
02h 29m
To Oyster Bay
145.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Fayetteville and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Manlius Street

    27 m · 10 sec · South Manlius Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 South: Jamesville

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Brighton Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Glen Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · East Glen Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Glen Avenue

    811 ft · 21 sec · East Glen Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1774 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1047 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  30. 30

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  35. 35

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  36. 36

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  43. 43

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
46 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 28%
East Glen Avenue
73.3 mi · 26%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 19%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.1 mi
196.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 29m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 141.1 miles from Fayetteville and 145.1 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.49 one way or $80.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and 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 Fayetteville and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 196.19 mi (315.74 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population4,028
Coordinates43.0297900, -76.0043600
Altitude163
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: South Manlius Street (-76.004478, 43.029775)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.23 L · about $40.49
Round trip
$80.98
20.2 gal · 76.46 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.49 $80.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.26 $90.52
Premium $4.86 $49.10 $98.19
Diesel $4.69 $47.41 $94.82

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 Fayetteville and Oyster Bay. The current time is 04:13:19.

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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.