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

The driving distance from Mexico, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
316.63 mi
05h 25m
Flight
226.23 mi
364.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.23 mi
Kilometers
364.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.63 mi
Kilometers
509.57 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Mon, Apr 20, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Mexico
Mon, Apr 20, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mexico
2026-04-20T04:54
Arrive Oyster Bay
Mon, Apr 20, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mexico
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Mexico
156.2 mi
02h 42m
To Oyster Bay
160.4 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Monday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  40. 40

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mexico 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
43 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
160 mi · 50%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Main Street
5.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
226.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 42m from Mexico
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Mexico and Clear near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Mexico and 160.4 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.78 one way or $89.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Mexico and Clear near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mexico and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 226.23 mi (364.09 km).

Mexico

#1 Mexico

Town in Oswego County, New York

Population5,043
Coordinates43.4595100, -76.2288200
Altitude125
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: Main Street (-76.228819, 43.459527)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.29 L · about $44.78
Round trip
$89.56
22.34 gal · 84.58 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.78 $89.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.05 $100.11
Premium $4.86 $54.30 $108.59
Diesel $4.69 $52.43 $104.86

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Mexico and Oyster Bay. The current time is 04:54:59.

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.