How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Gilboa, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Gilboa, NY is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Gilboa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Gilboa.
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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 right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
71 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties
2031 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 23A
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on State Highway 23A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23A
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 23A
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 23A
14 mi · 21 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 30
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 990V
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 990V
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Continue on Flat Creek Road
1019 ft · 28 sec · Flat Creek Road
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Continue on Flat Creek Road
32 m · 3 sec · Flat Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flat Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Gilboa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
71 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Gilboa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Gilboa?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Oyster Bay and 84.2 miles from Gilboa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Gilboa.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown
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 Gardnertown.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Gilboa. Straight-line distance: 115.87 mi (186.48 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 Gilboa
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.3973000, -74.4459800 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilboa (-74.44598, 42.3973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.81 | $47.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.62 | $53.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.87 | $57.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
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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