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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Village in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
88 m · 13 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn straight onto South Street
2085 ft · 48 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3131 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Mill Hill Road
2928 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road
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Continue on Oyster Bay Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Oyster Bay Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oyster Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Buckram Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Buckram Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Brewster Street
2316 ft · 60 sec · Brewster Street
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Turn left
14 m · 3 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 Glen Cove.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matinecock.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
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).
#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 Glen Cove
City in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 27,005 |
| Coordinates | 40.8623200, -73.6337400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Cove (-73.63374, 40.86232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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