How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Chautauqua, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Chautauqua, NY is about 406.6 miles (654.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Chautauqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Chautauqua.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
88 m · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Street
131 m · 9 sec · South Street
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Continue on Oyster Bay Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 23 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2880 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
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Continue on Highland Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road
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Take the exit slight right
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Crescent Park
2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue
1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on West Lake Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · West Lake Road
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Turn right
124 m · 35 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
900 ft · 1 min · Ramble Avenue
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Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
40 m · 13 sec · Pratt Avenue
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Turn left onto Ames Avenue
11 m · 3 sec · Ames Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ames Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Chautauqua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
195 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chautauqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Chautauqua?
The road trip is about 406.6 miles (654.4 km) and usually takes 08h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Oyster Bay and 203.6 miles from Chautauqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.53 one way or $115.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chautauqua.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Chautauqua. Straight-line distance: 320.59 mi (515.94 km).
#1 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chautauqua
Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State
| Population | 4,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.2097800, -79.4667100 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chautauqua (-79.46671, 42.20978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 654 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $57.53 | $115.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $64.30 | $128.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $69.76 | $139.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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