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

The driving distance from Monroe, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.55 mi
01h 35m
Flight
46.85 mi
75.39 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Monroe.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T21:17
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Monroe
36.5 mi
00h 47m
To Oyster Bay
42 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Charlton Place

    38 m · 10 sec · Charlton Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3157 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 18%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 18%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 17%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 8%
US 6 East
3.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

14.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 47m from Monroe
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Monroe and 42 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 46.85 mi (75.39 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Town in New York, United States

Population9,351
Coordinates41.3306500, -74.1868100
Altitude196
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: Charlton Place (-74.186813, 41.330737)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.21
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.10 $22.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.41 $24.82
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.93
Diesel $4.69 $13.00 $26.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Oyster Bay. The current time is 21:17:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.