How far is North Babylon, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from North Babylon, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.44 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.07 mi
24.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.44 mi
Kilometers
34.5 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in North Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Babylon
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Babylon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainedge
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From North Babylon
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Oyster Bay
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 North Babylon and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Babylon and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109: Farmingdale, Babylon

    531 ft · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1766 ft · 34 sec · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto NY 109 West: Farmingdale

    973 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Farmingdale Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Farmingdale Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    965 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 107 North: Hicksville

    857 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hicksville Road

    2382 ft · 40 sec · Hicksville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hicksville Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Broadway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    606 ft · 10 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Babylon 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
4.15 mi · 19%
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.71 mi · 17%
Hicksville Road
3.01 mi · 14%
Sunrise Highway
2.28 mi · 11%
South Broadway
2.23 mi · 10%
Farmingdale Road
2.09 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

4.15 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainedge
00h 16m from North Babylon
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Babylon 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 North Babylon to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainedge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from North Babylon and 10.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Babylon and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Plainedge

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 Plainedge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

37 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Babylon and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.26 km).

North Babylon

#1 North Babylon

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,509
Coordinates40.7164900, -73.3217900
Altitude7
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: North Babylon (-73.32179, 40.71649)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.09
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.05 $6.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.41 $6.81
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.39
Diesel $4.69 $3.57 $7.13

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 North Babylon 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.