How far is Fort Edward, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Edward, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
223.79 mi
03h 58m
Flight
165.94 mi
267.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.94 mi
Kilometers
267.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.79 mi
Kilometers
360.15 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Edward
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Edward
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Edward
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
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Fort Edward
109.5 mi
01h 59m
To Oyster Bay
114.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Edward and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    19 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1711 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Reynolds Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  5. 5

    Continue on Saratoga Road

    2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    40.2 mi · 48 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 Fort Edward and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 53%
Adirondack Northway
40.2 mi · 18%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
01h 59m from Fort Edward
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Edward and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Edward to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Fort Edward and 114.3 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.67 one way or $63.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Edward and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Edward and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 165.94 mi (267.06 km).

Fort Edward

#1 Fort Edward

Town of New York, United States

Population3,237
Coordinates43.2670200, -73.5845600
Altitude42
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: Broadway (-73.584738, 43.266949)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.89 L · about $31.67
Round trip
$63.34
15.8 gal · 59.78 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.67 $63.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.40 $70.80
Premium $4.86 $38.40 $76.80
Diesel $4.69 $37.08 $74.17

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Edward and Oyster Bay. The current time is 17:58:16.

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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.