How far is Northwest Harbor, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Northwest Harbor, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwest Harbor and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwest Harbor and Oyster Bay.
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Start on the route
2184 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Northwest Road
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Continue on Old Northwest Road
883 ft · 25 sec · Old Northwest Road
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Continue on Stephen Hands Path
1617 ft · 47 sec · Stephen Hands Path
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stephen Hands Path
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Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway
8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
113 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 39A
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue
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Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
27.6 mi · 37 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
1142 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwest Harbor and Oyster Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
27.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northwest Harbor 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 Northwest Harbor to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Northwest Harbor and 40.7 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northwest Harbor and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwest Harbor and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 69.14 mi (111.27 km).
#1 Northwest Harbor
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 3,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.0098200, -72.2211900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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