How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Glen Cove, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
6.98 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.32 mi
8.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.32 mi
Kilometers
8.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.98 mi
Kilometers
11.23 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Glen Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Matinecock
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Oyster Bay
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Glen Cove
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Glen Cove.

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 13 sec · Berry Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Street

    2085 ft · 48 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3131 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Mill Hill Road

    2928 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Oyster Bay Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oyster Bay Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Buckram Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Buckram Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Brewster Street

    2316 ft · 60 sec · Brewster Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oyster Bay Road
2.21 mi · 32%
Forest Avenue
1.93 mi · 28%
Buckram Road
0.8 mi · 11%
West Main Street
0.59 mi · 8%
Mill Hill Road
0.55 mi · 8%
Brewster Street
0.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Forest Avenue

Continue on Forest Avenue

1.93 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matinecock
00h 06m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers near Glen Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Glen Cove?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Matinecock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Oyster Bay and 3.5 miles from Glen Cove.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers near Glen Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Matinecock

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 Matinecock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Matinecock
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matinecock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 5.32 mi (8.56 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Glen Cove

#2 Glen Cove

City in Nassau County, New York

Population27,005
Coordinates40.8623200, -73.6337400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Glen Cove (-73.63374, 40.86232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.00 $2.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.12 $2.24
Premium $4.86 $1.22 $2.43
Diesel $4.69 $1.17 $2.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Glen Cove. The current time is 20:25:30.

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.