How far is Great River, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Great River, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.27 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.98 mi
35.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.98 mi
Kilometers
35.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.27 mi
Kilometers
47.1 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 11, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great River
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 11, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Great River
14.6 mi
00h 22m
To Oyster Bay
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great River and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on New Street

    16 m · 8 sec · New Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Road

    1230 ft · 55 sec · Woodhollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    1577 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Heckscher Parkway west

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Joshuas Path

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Motor Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Motor Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto LIE North Service Road

    707 ft · 16 sec · LIE North Service Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great River 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14 mi · 48%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.74 mi · 13%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 13%
Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 8%
Joshuas Path
1.05 mi · 4%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 22m from Great River
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Great River and Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great River to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Great River and 14.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great River and Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 4.9 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great River and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 21.98 mi (35.38 km).

Great River

#1 Great River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,489
Coordinates40.7212100, -73.1576100
Altitude4
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: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.26
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.13 $8.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.86 $5.01 $10.01
Diesel $4.69 $4.83 $9.67

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Great River and Oyster Bay. The current time is 05:11:15.

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.