How far is Locust Valley, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Locust Valley, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Valley and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Valley and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Birch Hill Road
12 m · 8 sec · Birch Hill Road
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Turn left onto Buckram Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Buckram Road
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Continue on Oyster Bay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Oyster Bay Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Mill Hill Road
2928 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1677 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue
2956 ft · 1 min · Lexington Avenue
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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 Locust Valley 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.
Oyster Bay Road
Continue on Oyster Bay Road
1.26 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Locust Valley and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust Valley to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Matinecock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Locust Valley and 2.2 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Locust Valley and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Matinecock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matinecock.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust Valley and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.58 km).
#1 Locust Valley
Census designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 3,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759300, -73.5970700 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
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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