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

The driving distance from Highland, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
107.32 mi
02h 11m
Flight
63.13 mi
101.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.13 mi
Kilometers
101.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.32 mi
Kilometers
172.72 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Highland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-18T04:46
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Highland
50.7 mi
01h 05m
To Oyster Bay
56.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
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 Highland and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Street

    13 m · 8 sec · White Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue

    1618 ft · 51 sec · Vineyard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    1054 ft · 32 sec · Milton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2554 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    14 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Plank Road

    1092 ft · 31 sec · North Plank Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West

    1135 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

    3235 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

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

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
40 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 27%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 14%
Milton Avenue
14.2 mi · 13%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 13%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
01h 05m from Highland
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Highland 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 Highland to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Highland and 56.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Highland and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 63.13 mi (101.6 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population2,489
Coordinates41.7209300, -73.9601400
Altitude53
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: White Street (-73.960039, 41.720886)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.39
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.19 $30.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.98 $33.97
Premium $4.86 $18.42 $36.85
Diesel $4.69 $17.79 $35.58

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 Highland and Oyster Bay. The current time is 04:46:50.

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.