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

The driving distance from North Syracuse, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
288.01 mi
04h 51m
Flight
205.82 mi
331.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.82 mi
Kilometers
331.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.01 mi
Kilometers
463.5 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in North Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Syracuse
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From North Syracuse
141.9 mi
02h 25m
To Oyster Bay
146.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Brewerton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brewerton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  39. 39

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Syracuse 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
42 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
135 mi · 47%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 28%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.2 mi
205.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 25m from North Syracuse
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Syracuse and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Syracuse to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from North Syracuse and 146.1 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Syracuse and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Syracuse and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 205.82 mi (331.24 km).

North Syracuse

#1 North Syracuse

Village in New York, USA

Population6,595
Coordinates43.1347900, -76.1299200
Altitude128
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: South Main Street (-76.129964, 43.134803)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.47 L · about $40.73
Round trip
$81.46
20.32 gal · 76.94 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.73 $81.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.53 $91.05
Premium $4.86 $49.39 $98.78
Diesel $4.69 $47.69 $95.38

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 Syracuse and Oyster Bay. The current time is 05:01:38.

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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.