How far is Meredith, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Meredith, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meredith and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Saw Mill Road
52 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Road
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Turn right onto Turnpike Road
1175 ft · 58 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 10
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Turn left onto Hawleys-Downsville Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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Continue on Knox Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Knox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 206
155 m · 16 sec · State Highway 206
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Old Route 17
1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17
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Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
1133 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
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Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Continue on South Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
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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 Meredith and Oyster Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Meredith 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 Meredith to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Washington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Meredith and 94.5 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meredith and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Washington Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Heights.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 126.03 mi (202.83 km).
#1 Meredith
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584200, -74.9343300 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| 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: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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