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

The driving distance from Melville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.1 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.89 mi
12.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.89 mi
Kilometers
12.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.1 mi
Kilometers
17.86 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Melville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melville
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Melville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Syosset
NY

Census designated place in New York State

From Melville
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Oyster Bay
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadhollow Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Broadhollow Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Walt Whitman Road

    1053 ft · 22 sec · Walt Whitman Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward N West: New York

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1406 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 33%
Northern State Parkway
3.55 mi · 32%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 9%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 9%
Long Island Expressway
1.01 mi · 9%
I 495 West
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

3.55 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syosset
00h 09m from Melville
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Melville 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 Melville to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Melville and 5.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melville and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Syosset

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Syosset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

36 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).

Melville

#1 Melville

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

Population18,985
Coordinates40.7934300, -73.4151200
Altitude41
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: Melville (-73.41512, 40.79343)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.13
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.56 $3.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.86 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $4.69 $1.83 $3.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Melville and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:31:36.

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.