How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Colden, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Colden, NY is about 392.5 miles (631.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 38m 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 19m.
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.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Colden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Colden.
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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
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Dansville
1203 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clara Barton Street
2161 ft · 38 sec · Clara Barton Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1101 ft · 52 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Ossian Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Ossian Street
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Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Portage Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Main Street
110 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1694 ft · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Denton Corners Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 39
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 39
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
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Turn right onto Olean Road
1128 ft · 19 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on Olean Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Holland Glenwood Road - Capitol Heights
4.9 mi · 7 min · Holland Glenwood Road - Capitol Heights
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1738 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Holland Glenwood Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Holland Glenwood Road
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Turn right onto State Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Heath Road
3 m · 1 sec · Heath Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heath Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Colden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Colden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Colden?
The road trip is about 392.5 miles (631.7 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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?
Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196 miles from Oyster Bay and 196.5 miles from Colden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100 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 $55.52 one way or $111.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Colden.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Colden. Straight-line distance: 292.57 mi (470.85 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 Colden
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 3,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6442300, -78.6847500 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colden (-78.68475, 42.64423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 632 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
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 | $55.52 | $111.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $62.06 | $124.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $67.32 | $134.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $65.01 | $130.02 |
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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