How far is Greenlawn, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Greenlawn, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, US, on the north shore of Long Island; named after cold freshwater springs in the area; rose in prominence as a whaling community in the 19th century, then later as a resort town; today a bedroom community of NYC
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenlawn and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Smith Street
6 m · 4 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1470 ft · 32 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East Pulaski Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
81 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Greenlawn 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Greenlawn 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 Greenlawn to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Cold Spring Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Greenlawn and 5.5 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenlawn and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Cold Spring Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cold Spring Harbor.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenlawn and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 8.72 mi (14.04 km).
#1 Greenlawn
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,742 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -73.3651200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
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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