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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Bay Shore, NY is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.98 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.98 mi
Kilometers
36.98 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Oyster Bay
11.5 mi
00h 19m
To Bay Shore
11.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 20 sec · Berry Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Street

    131 m · 9 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Toms Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Split Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Split Rock Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1380 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon

    934 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    82 m · 11 sec · South Service Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Deer Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bay Shore Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Bay Shore Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 46 sec · Howells Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    917 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    159 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
7.91 mi · 34%
Deer Park Avenue
3.37 mi · 15%
Bay Shore Road
2.88 mi · 13%
Split Rock Road
1.77 mi · 8%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 5%
Howells Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

7.91 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 19m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Oyster Bay and 11.5 miles from Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.75 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Bay Shore

#2 Bay Shore

Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,337
Coordinates40.7251000, -73.2453900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Bay Shore (-73.24539, 40.7251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.49
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.25 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.86 $3.94 $7.87
Diesel $4.69 $3.80 $7.60

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 Oyster Bay and Bay Shore. The current time is 00:04:30.

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.