How far is Lake Carmel, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Lake Carmel, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
75.01 mi
01h 46m
Flight
41.8 mi
67.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.8 mi
Kilometers
67.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.72 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Carmel
2026-04-19T05:19
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Carmel
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
Rye Brook
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Lake Carmel
37.5 mi
00h 53m
To Oyster Bay
37.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Carmel and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Coleman Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Coleman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waccabuc Road

    124 m · 18 sec · Waccabuc Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Worthington Drive West

    148 m · 22 sec · Worthington Drive West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road

    738 ft · 36 sec · Barrett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    562 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    668 ft · 13 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 311

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 311

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Carmel and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 37%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 20%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 311
7.15 mi · 10%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight right

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rye Brook
00h 53m from Lake Carmel
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lake Carmel and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Carmel to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Rye Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Lake Carmel and 37.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lake Carmel and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Rye Brook

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 Rye Brook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Rye Brook
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Rye Brook
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rye Brook.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

12 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

26 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Carmel and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 41.8 mi (67.27 km).

Lake Carmel

#1 Lake Carmel

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population8,282
Coordinates41.4614800, -73.6709600
Altitude244
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: Lake Carmel (-73.67096, 41.46148)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.87 $23.75
Premium $4.86 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $4.69 $12.44 $24.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Carmel and Oyster Bay. The current time is 05:19:53.

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.