How far is Kensington, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Kensington, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Albemarle Road
9 m · 3 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.9 mi · 12 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
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Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Continue on South Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
34 m · 9 sec · 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 Kensington 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
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kensington 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 Kensington to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Bellerose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Kensington and 26.3 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kensington and Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 km).
#1 Kensington
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.6462100, -73.9706900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
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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