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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.22 mi
02h 07m
Flight
69.14 mi
111.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.14 mi
Kilometers
111.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.22 mi
Kilometers
130.71 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Northwest Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwest Harbor
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwest Harbor
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
Shirley
NY

Census-designated place in New York, USA

From Northwest Harbor
40.5 mi
01h 03m
To Oyster Bay
40.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Northwest Harbor and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northwest Harbor and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2184 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Northwest Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Northwest Road

    883 ft · 25 sec · Old Northwest Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephen Hands Path

    1617 ft · 47 sec · Stephen Hands Path

  6. 6

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    11 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Stephen Hands Path

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway

    8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    27.6 mi · 37 min · Long Island Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
27.6 mi · 34%
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 30%
Montauk Highway
8.59 mi · 11%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 7%
Horseblock Road
3.85 mi · 5%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
01h 03m from Northwest Harbor
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

63 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

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).

Northwest Harbor

#1 Northwest Harbor

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population3,317
Coordinates41.0098200, -72.2211900
Altitude24
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: Northwest Harbor (-72.22119, 41.00982)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.01
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northwest Harbor 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.