How far is Lawrence, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Lawrence, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Broadway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
1005 ft · 23 sec · Rockaway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Avenue
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Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
5 mi · 8 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right
611 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
86 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
606 ft · 10 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Turn slight right onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · 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 Lawrence 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.
Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
4.97 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Carle Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Lawrence and 16.7 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Carle Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carle Place.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 20.13 mi (32.4 km).
#1 Lawrence
Village in Nassau County, New York in the USA
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.6156600, -73.7295800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
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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