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

The driving distance from Lima, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
351.17 mi
06h 01m
Flight
252.7 mi
406.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.7 mi
Kilometers
406.68 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.17 mi
Kilometers
565.16 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lima
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lima
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lima
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

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

From Lima
173.4 mi
03h 00m
To Oyster Bay
177.7 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    2491 ft · 50 sec · Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Plank Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Plank Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bald Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bald Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 15A

    6.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 15A

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Indian Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Indian Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 15

    1470 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 15

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lackawanna Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Lackawanna Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1331 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    16 mi · 18 min · Genesee Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 30%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 23%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 15%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Genesee Expressway
16 mi · 5%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.5 mi
252.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 00m from Lima
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lima and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lima to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.4 miles from Lima and 177.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.67 one way or $99.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lima and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 252.7 mi (406.68 km).

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#1 Lima

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

Population2,011
Coordinates42.9047900, -77.6113900
Altitude252
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: East Main Street (-77.611484, 42.90497)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.91 L · about $49.67
Round trip
$99.34
24.78 gal · 93.82 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.67 $99.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.52 $111.04
Premium $4.86 $60.23 $120.46
Diesel $4.69 $58.16 $116.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lima and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:26:27.

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.