How far is Middle Island, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Middle Island, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.32 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.1 mi
50.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.1 mi
Kilometers
50.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.32 mi
Kilometers
63.28 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Middle Island
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Island
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Island
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brentwood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Middle Island
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Oyster Bay
19.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Middle Island and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle Island and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Country Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Middle Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Ocean Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Ocean Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    584 ft · 11 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    25.3 mi · 34 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
25.3 mi · 64%
Middle Country Road
4.73 mi · 12%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 9%
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
2.36 mi · 6%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

25.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 28m from Middle Island
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middle Island 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 Middle Island to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Middle Island and 19.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middle Island and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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 Brentwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

58 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle Island and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).

Middle Island

#1 Middle Island

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,483
Coordinates40.8842700, -72.9373300
Altitude25
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: Middle Island (-72.93733, 40.88427)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.15
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.57 $11.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.23 $12.46
Premium $4.86 $6.76 $13.51
Diesel $4.69 $6.52 $13.05

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 Middle Island and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:30:19.

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.