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

The driving distance from Newburgh, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.2 mi
01h 49m
Flight
50.6 mi
81.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Newburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh
2026-04-22T16:21
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh
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
Tappan
NY

Census designated place

From Newburgh
42.1 mi
00h 54m
To Oyster Bay
45.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    1118 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reverend Martin Luther King Street

    138 m · 12 sec · Reverend Martin Luther King Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Water Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    123 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W

    14 mi · 20 min · United States Route 9W

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburgh 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38 mi · 44%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 17%
United States Route 9W
14.2 mi · 16%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 2%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tappan
00h 54m from Newburgh
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Tappan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Newburgh and 45.1 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Tappan

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.44 km).

Newburgh

#1 Newburgh

City in New York

Population31,524
Coordinates41.5034300, -74.0104200
Altitude39
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: 2nd Street (-74.010418, 41.503442)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.80 $27.60
Premium $4.86 $14.97 $29.94
Diesel $4.69 $14.46 $28.92

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Newburgh and Oyster Bay. The current time is 16:21:40.

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.