How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Hamburg, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Hamburg, NY is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Hamburg.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ernst Place
50 m · 3 sec · Ernst Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Ernst Place
42 m · 2 sec · Ernst Place
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Turn straight onto Hamburg Street
1288 ft · 41 sec · Hamburg Street
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Turn slight right onto Quaker Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Quaker Road
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Continue on East Quaker Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Quaker Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Park Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
36 m · 3 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1363 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
23 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2494 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Hamburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oyster Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km) and usually takes 08h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.2 miles from Oyster Bay and 199.6 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.45 one way or $112.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oyster Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 301.28 mi (484.86 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 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-78.82948, 42.71589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $56.45 | $112.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $63.09 | $126.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $68.44 | $136.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $66.09 | $132.18 |
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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