How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Great River, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Great River, NY is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Great River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Great River.
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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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Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Toms Lane
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Continue on Split Rock Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Split Rock Road
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Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1380 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
934 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road
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Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · L I Exwy Service Road
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Keep slight left to continue on LIE North Service Road
1499 ft · 23 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Continue on LIE South Service Road
629 ft · 13 sec · LIE South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SA South: Bay Shore
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SA South: Bay Shore
986 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip
2886 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River
1165 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Timber Point Road
142 m · 20 sec · Timber Point Road
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Continue on Timberpoint Road
979 ft · 28 sec · Timberpoint Road
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Continue on River Road
1386 ft · 42 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
1230 ft · 56 sec · Woodhollow Road
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Turn right onto New Street
16 m · 2 sec · New Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Great River.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.91 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Sunny near Great River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Great River?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Oyster Bay and 15.4 miles from Great River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oyster Bay and Sunny near Great River.
Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills
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 Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Great River. Straight-line distance: 21.98 mi (35.38 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 Great River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 1,489 |
| Coordinates | 40.7212100, -73.1576100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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