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

The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.52 mi
00h 48m
Flight
20.62 mi
33.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.62 mi
Kilometers
33.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.52 mi
Kilometers
47.51 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Inwood
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-04-16T08:20
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
University Gardens
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Inwood
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Oyster Bay
14.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 183rd Street

    95 m · 18 sec · West 183rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

    149 m · 23 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Street

    1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Bridge

    2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 49%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.08 mi · 21%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 7%
Broadway
1.11 mi · 4%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

14.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Gardens
00h 24m from Inwood
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Inwood 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 Inwood to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

University Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Inwood and 14.8 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near University Gardens

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 University Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Gardens.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 20.62 mi (33.19 km).

Inwood

#1 Inwood

City in New York County, New York, United States

Population10,082
Coordinates40.8656600, -73.9268000
Altitude9
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: Inwood (-73.9268, 40.86566)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
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 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.86 $5.06 $10.11
Diesel $4.69 $4.88 $9.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Inwood and Oyster Bay. The current time is 08:20:50.

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.