How far is Orwell, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Orwell, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 325.5 miles (523.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
325.5 mi
05h 36m
Flight
225.66 mi
363.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.66 mi
Kilometers
363.17 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.5 mi
Kilometers
523.84 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, May 30, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Orwell
Sat, May 30, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-05-30T04:11
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, May 30, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
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
Castleton-on-Hudson
NY

City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America

From Orwell
157.5 mi
02h 48m
To Oyster Bay
168 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on County Route 22

    7 mi · 12 min · County Route 22

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto South Albion Road

    941 ft · 42 sec · South Albion Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on Westdale Road

    1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Oswego Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1108 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Taberg Street

    2317 ft · 44 sec · Taberg Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 69

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 69

  12. 12

    Continue on Rome-Taberg Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Erie Boulevard West

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orwell and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 62%
Erie Boulevard West
17.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
16.6 mi · 5%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 4%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
State Highway 69
7.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.8 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleton-on-Hudson
02h 48m from Orwell
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orwell and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 325.5 miles (523.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Castleton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Orwell and 168 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.8 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.06 one way or $92.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orwell and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Castleton-on-Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castleton-on-Hudson, 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 Castleton-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

14 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

30 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Schenectady

37 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

41 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 225.66 mi (363.17 km).

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#1 Orwell

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

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5747900, -75.9963100
Altitude244
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: County Route 22 (-75.996059, 43.574867)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.49 gal
43.48 L · about $46.06
Round trip
$92.13
22.98 gal · 86.96 L
Estimated CO2
102.1 kg one way
Round trip: 204.2 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.06 $92.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.49 $102.97
Premium $4.86 $55.85 $111.71
Diesel $4.69 $53.93 $107.87

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and Oyster Bay. The current time is 04:11:10.

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