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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.8 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.98 mi
35.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.98 mi
Kilometers
35.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.8 mi
Kilometers
49.56 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 11, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-11T08:24
Arrive Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Oyster Bay
15.4 mi
00h 23m
To Great River
15.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 21 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

    3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1380 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon

    934 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road

  15. 15

    Continue on L I Exwy Service Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · L I Exwy Service Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on LIE North Service Road

    1499 ft · 23 sec · LIE North Service Road

  17. 17

    Continue on LIE South Service Road

    629 ft · 13 sec · LIE South Service Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward SA South: Bay Shore

    709 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SA South: Bay Shore

    986 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    931 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip

    2886 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River

    1165 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Timber Point Road

    142 m · 20 sec · Timber Point Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Timberpoint Road

    979 ft · 28 sec · Timberpoint Road

  27. 27

    Continue on River Road

    1386 ft · 42 sec · River Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Road

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Woodhollow Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto New Street

    16 m · 2 sec · New Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
7.91 mi · 26%
Heckscher State Parkway
7.69 mi · 25%
Sagtikos State Parkway
3.46 mi · 11%
Split Rock Road
1.77 mi · 6%
L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi · 5%
South Service Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 23m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 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 5.1 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 Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

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).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Great River

#2 Great River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,489
Coordinates40.7212100, -73.1576100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Great River. The current time is 08:24:48.

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.