How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Kensington, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Kensington, NY is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Kensington.
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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
7.9 mi · 13 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto North Service Road
3266 ft · 1 min · North Service Road
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Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
1289 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn
1962 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
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Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kings Highway
115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue
754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Westminster Road
101 m · 19 sec · Westminster Road
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
679 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albemarle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Kensington.
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.
Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.92 mi · 00h 13m
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 Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Kensington?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Oyster Bay and 15.8 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oyster Bay and Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 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 Kensington
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.6462100, -73.9706900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-73.97069, 40.64621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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