How far is Garden City, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Garden City, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
22 m · 8 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Continue on Stewart Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Stewart Avenue
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Turn slight left
83 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
5 mi · 8 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right
611 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
86 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
606 ft · 10 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Turn slight right onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
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Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Continue on South Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Oyster Bay.
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.
Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
4.97 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Garden City and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 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?
New Cassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Garden City and 7.6 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Garden City and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near New Cassel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cassel.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).
#1 Garden City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 22,224 |
| Coordinates | 40.7267700, -73.6343000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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