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

The driving distance from Middletown, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Road
94.96 mi
01h 56m
Flight
61.28 mi
98.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.28 mi
Kilometers
98.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.96 mi
Kilometers
152.82 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T07:29
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Middletown
44.6 mi
00h 58m
To Oyster Bay
50.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 211 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
17.8 mi · 19%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 15%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 15%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 14%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 58m from Middletown
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Middletown to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Middletown and 50.3 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 61.28 mi (98.62 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
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: Mill Street (-74.422973, 41.446077)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $13.43
Round trip
$26.86
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.43 $26.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.01 $30.02
Premium $4.86 $16.28 $32.57
Diesel $4.69 $15.72 $31.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Oyster Bay. The current time is 07:29:13.

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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.