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

The driving distance from North Bay Shore, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
21.75 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.69 mi
26.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.69 mi
Kilometers
26.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.75 mi
Kilometers
35 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in North Bay Shore
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bay Shore
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bay Shore
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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From North Bay Shore
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Oyster Bay
10.9 mi
00h 18m

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
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 North Bay Shore and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    760 ft · 24 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West

    747 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2064 ft · 41 sec · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    1588 ft · 36 sec · Howells Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bay Shore Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Bay Shore Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Deer Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    537 ft · 8 sec · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    998 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bay Shore 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
8.35 mi · 38%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 17%
Deer Park Avenue
3.44 mi · 16%
Bay Shore Road
2.88 mi · 13%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 5%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

8.35 mi · 00h 11m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 18m from North Bay Shore
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from North Bay Shore and 10.9 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 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 Bay Shore and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 5.5 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 Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bay Shore and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 16.69 mi (26.86 km).

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#1 North Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population18,944
Coordinates40.7362100, -73.2626200
Altitude11
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 Bay Shore (-73.26262, 40.73621)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
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
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.17
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.09 $6.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $4.69 $3.61 $7.23

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 Bay Shore and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:30:46.

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.