How far is Orange Lake, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Orange Lake, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.75 mi
02h 00m
Flight
55.1 mi
88.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.75 mi
Kilometers
139.61 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Orange Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange Lake
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange Lake
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Orange Lake
43.4 mi
01h 00m
To Oyster Bay
43.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Lake and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange Lake and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on South Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Plank Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 300

    3211 ft · 1 min · Route 300

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1721 ft · 36 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    3038 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange Lake 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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 33%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 17%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 16%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
01h 00m from Orange Lake
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Orange Lake to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Orange Lake and 43.4 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orange Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange Lake and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.67 km).

Orange Lake

#1 Orange Lake

City in New York, United States of America

Population6,982
Coordinates41.5398200, -74.0982000
Altitude150
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: Orange Lake (-74.0982, 41.53982)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.71 $27.42
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.75
Diesel $4.69 $14.36 $28.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange Lake and Oyster Bay. The current time is 07:53:12.

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.