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

The driving distance from Lee, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.16 mi
04h 44m
Flight
196.79 mi
316.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.79 mi
Kilometers
316.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.16 mi
Kilometers
463.75 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-16T02:54
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Athens
NY

City in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Lee
139.9 mi
02h 22m
To Oyster Bay
148.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Lee and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Valley Road

    20 m · 8 sec · Lee Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rome-Taberg Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Rome-Taberg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Erie Boulevard West

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 70%
Erie Boulevard West
17.9 mi · 6%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.3 mi
196.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
02h 22m from Lee
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lee 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 Lee to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Lee and 148.3 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.77 one way or $81.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lee and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 196.79 mi (316.7 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population6,328
Coordinates43.2784000, -75.5715700
Altitude154
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: Lee Valley Road (-75.571574, 43.278404)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.49 L · about $40.77
Round trip
$81.54
20.34 gal · 76.98 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.77 $81.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.57 $91.14
Premium $4.86 $49.44 $98.87
Diesel $4.69 $47.74 $95.48

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 Lee and Oyster Bay. The current time is 02:54:47.

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.