How far is Oyster Bay, NY from East Meadow, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to East Meadow, NY is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and East Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and East Meadow.
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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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Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Newbridge Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Newbridge Road
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Turn right onto Hempstead Turnpike
1398 ft · 37 sec · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
120 m · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
36 m · 8 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and East Meadow.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near East Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to East Meadow?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.8 miles from Oyster Bay and 5.8 miles from East Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near East Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and East Meadow. Straight-line distance: 10.58 mi (17.02 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 East Meadow
Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States
| Population | 38,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7139900, -73.5590200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Meadow (-73.55902, 40.71399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
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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