How far is Oyster Bay, NY from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to New Brunswick, NJ is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
66.25 mi
01h 39m
Flight
54.87 mi
88.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.87 mi
Kilometers
88.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.25 mi
Kilometers
106.62 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Fri, May 1, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Fri, May 1, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-05-01T18:15
Arrive New Brunswick
Fri, May 1, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Hoboken
NJ

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From Oyster Bay
33.1 mi
00h 49m
To New Brunswick
33.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and New Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and New Brunswick.

  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

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    744 ft · 14 sec · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    664 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broome Street

    1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Watts Street

    882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    117 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    19.8 mi · 24 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park

    878 ft · 17 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and New Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
19.8 mi · 30%
Long Island Expressway
13.6 mi · 20%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.94 mi · 12%
Northern Boulevard
7.92 mi · 12%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

19.8 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoboken
00h 49m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Sunny near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Hoboken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Oyster Bay and 33.2 miles from New Brunswick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.38 one way or $18.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oyster Bay and Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Hoboken

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 Hoboken and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 2.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoboken.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

3 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

14 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 54.87 mi (88.3 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $9.38
Round trip
$18.76
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.38 $18.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.86 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $4.69 $10.98 $21.97

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and New Brunswick. The current time is 18:15:27.

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.