How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Ossining, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Ossining, NY is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
49.54 mi
01h 21m
Flight
26.77 mi
43.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.54 mi
Kilometers
79.73 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ossining
Wed, Apr 22, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Ossining
Wed, Apr 22, 8:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Oyster Bay
24.8 mi
00h 40m
To Ossining
24.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Ossining.

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 20 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

    13.4 mi · 23 min · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    618 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chappaqua Road

    144 m · 15 sec · Chappaqua Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Avenue

    1702 ft · 51 sec · Croton Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Upper Croton Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Upper Croton Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Croton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 27%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 25%
Hutchinson River Parkway
3.89 mi · 8%
NY 9A
2.85 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

13.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 40m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oyster Bay and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ossining.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Ossining?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Oyster Bay and 24.8 miles from Ossining.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oyster Bay and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ossining.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

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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 LOBBY
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Ossining. Straight-line distance: 26.77 mi (43.08 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Ossining

#2 Ossining

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population37,551
Coordinates41.1628700, -73.8615200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Ossining (-73.86152, 41.16287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.03
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.02 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.86 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $4.69 $8.21 $16.43

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Ossining. The current time is 19:01:47.

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.