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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Pawling, NY is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
79.1 mi
01h 54m
Flight
48.26 mi
77.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.1 mi
Kilometers
127.3 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawling
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive Pawling
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Purchase
NY

Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York

From Oyster Bay
39.6 mi
00h 57m
To Pawling
39.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Quaker Hill Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Quaker Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
40.8 mi · 52%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 17%
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 17%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 3%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purchase
00h 57m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Sunny near Pawling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Oyster Bay and 39.5 miles from Pawling.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Purchase

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 Purchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Purchase
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Purchase
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Pawling. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.66 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

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

#2 Pawling

Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA

Population8,165
Coordinates41.5620400, -73.6026300
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Pawling (-73.60263, 41.56204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.19
Round trip
$22.37
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.19 $22.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.50 $25.00
Premium $4.86 $13.56 $27.12
Diesel $4.69 $13.10 $26.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Pawling. The current time is 19:53:52.

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.