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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Farmingdale, NY is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
12.4 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.25 mi
16.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.25 mi
Kilometers
16.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.96 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmingdale
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Farmingdale
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Oyster Bay
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Farmingdale
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park

    1410 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Powell Avenue

    144 m · 14 sec · Powell Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Plainview Road

    2191 ft · 1 min · Plainview Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Plainview Road

    57 m · 6 sec · Plainview Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Plainview Road

    1401 ft · 28 sec · Plainview Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    99 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Merritts Road

    2496 ft · 1 min · Merritts Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    913 ft · 25 sec · Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Conklin Street

    2924 ft · 1 min · Conklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    76 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    81 m · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
193.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
4.27 mi · 34%
Split Rock Road
1.77 mi · 14%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 8%
Sugar Toms Lane
0.93 mi · 8%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 7%
Plainview Road
0.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

4.27 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 11m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near Farmingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Oyster Bay and 6.2 miles from Farmingdale.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near Farmingdale.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 9.6 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 Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.5 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Farmingdale

#2 Farmingdale

Incorporated village on Long Island, within the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States

Population8,981
Coordinates40.7326000, -73.4454000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Farmingdale (-73.4454, 40.7326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.53
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.76 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.97 $3.94
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $4.69 $2.07 $4.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Farmingdale. The current time is 01:02:54.

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.