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

The driving distance from Hamilton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
241.71 mi
04h 36m
Flight
170.56 mi
274.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.56 mi
Kilometers
274.49 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.71 mi
Kilometers
389 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Liberty
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Hamilton
121.7 mi
02h 18m
To Oyster Bay
120 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Hamilton and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Utica Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Utica Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  31. 31

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  37. 37

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  44. 44

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
47 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 44%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 15%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.1 mi
170.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
02h 18m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Hamilton and 120 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

67 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

68 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

88 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

93 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 170.56 mi (274.49 km).

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#1 Hamilton

Village in New York, United States

Population4,079
Coordinates42.8270100, -75.5446200
Altitude342
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: Utica Street (-75.544654, 42.8269)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.29 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.39
17.06 gal · 64.58 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.20 $68.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.22 $76.45
Premium $4.86 $41.46 $82.93
Diesel $4.69 $40.04 $80.08

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 Hamilton and Oyster Bay. The current time is 05:17:05.

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.