How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Carle Place, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Carle Place, NY is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.3 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.82 mi
14.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.82 mi
Kilometers
14.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.19 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carle Place
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Carle Place
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Oyster Bay
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Carle Place
5.7 mi
00h 09m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Carle Place.

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 21 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

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Post Avenue, Old Westbury, Westbury

    716 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Post Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Post Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    2609 ft · 54 sec · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Westbury Avenue

    1223 ft · 24 sec · Westbury Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Westbury Avenue

    2316 ft · 54 sec · Westbury Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rushmore Avenue

    910 ft · 49 sec · Rushmore Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    53 m · 8 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.65 mi · 32%
Northern State Parkway
2.88 mi · 25%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 8%
Oyster Bay Road
0.76 mi · 7%
Post Avenue
0.74 mi · 7%
Westbury Avenue
0.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jericho Oyster Bay Road

Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road

3.65 mi · 00h 05m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 09m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Carle Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Carle Place?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Oyster Bay and 5.7 miles from Carle Place.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 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 11.6 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 Hicksville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Carle Place. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.19 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Carle Place

#2 Carle Place

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population4,981
Coordinates40.7526000, -73.6104100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Carle Place (-73.61041, 40.7526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.60
Round trip
$3.21
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.60 $3.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.79 $3.58
Premium $4.86 $1.94 $3.89
Diesel $4.69 $1.88 $3.76

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 Carle Place. The current time is 06:52:20.

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.