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

The driving distance from Lake Grove, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.67 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.8 mi
35.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Grove
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Grove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fort Salonga
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Lake Grove
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Oyster Bay
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Lake Grove and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hawkins Avenue

    2743 ft · 1 min · Hawkins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middle Country Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Middle Country Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Johnland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Johnland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 25A

    569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Fort Salonga Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fort Salonga Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Berry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Grove 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
8.18 mi · 26%
Fort Salonga Road
6.93 mi · 22%
Middle Country Road
3.4 mi · 11%
Northern Boulevard
2.57 mi · 8%
Berry Hill Road
2.04 mi · 6%
Saint Johnland Road
1.91 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fort Salonga Road

Continue on Fort Salonga Road

5.1 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Salonga
00h 20m from Lake Grove
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Salonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Lake Grove and 18 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Salonga

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 Fort Salonga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Salonga.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Grove and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 21.8 mi (35.09 km).

Lake Grove

#1 Lake Grove

Village in Suffolk County, New York

Population11,055
Coordinates40.8528800, -73.1151100
Altitude36
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: Hawkins Avenue (-73.114977, 40.85289)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.98
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.49 $8.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.89
Diesel $4.69 $5.26 $10.51

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 Grove and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:30:45.

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.