How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Head of the Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Head of the Harbor, NY is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Huntington, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Head of the Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Head of the Harbor.
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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
99 m · 13 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Berry Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Northern Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on Fort Salonga Road
2386 ft · 41 sec · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25A
569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Rose Street
2463 ft · 50 sec · Rose Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Landing Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Country Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Country Road
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Turn left onto Hitherbrook Road
1583 ft · 1 min · Hitherbrook Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bacon Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Bacon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bacon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Head of the Harbor.
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.
Fort Salonga Road
Continue on Fort Salonga Road
6.48 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Head of the Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Head of the Harbor?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Northport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Oyster Bay and 13.1 miles from Head of the Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Head of the Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Northport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northport.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Head of the Harbor. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.74 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 Head of the Harbor
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 40.9034300, -73.1578900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Head of the Harbor (-73.15789, 40.90343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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