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

The driving distance from Lenox, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.56 mi
04h 49m
Flight
188.16 mi
302.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.16 mi
Kilometers
302.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.56 mi
Kilometers
470.83 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lenox
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenox
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenox
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
Livingston Manor
NY

Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

From Lenox
132.3 mi
02h 24m
To Oyster Bay
160.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    1050 ft · 36 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Clockville Road

    1937 ft · 58 sec · Clockville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Creek Road

    1317 ft · 38 sec · Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Avenue

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mount Hope Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 46

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 46

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bear Path Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Bear Path Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1275 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 46

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  12. 12

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  19. 19

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  22. 22

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  24. 24

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  26. 26

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  34. 34

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  38. 38

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  41. 41

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  42. 42

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  46. 46

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  47. 47

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  48. 48

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  49. 49

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  52. 52

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  53. 53

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  55. 55

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  57. 57

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox 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
58 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 36%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 13%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 5%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.3 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston Manor
02h 24m from Lenox
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lenox and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Lenox to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Lenox and 160.3 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.3 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lenox and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston Manor, 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 Livingston Manor.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

73 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

77 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

89 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

94 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 188.16 mi (302.81 km).

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#1 Lenox

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

Population8,762
Coordinates43.0584000, -75.7043500
Altitude161
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: South Court Street (-75.70447, 43.058422)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $41.37
Round trip
$82.75
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.37 $82.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.24 $92.49
Premium $4.86 $50.17 $100.33
Diesel $4.69 $48.44 $96.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenox and Oyster Bay. The current time is 01:39:37.

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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.