How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Potter, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Potter, NY is about 318.8 miles (513 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Potter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Potter.
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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
13.4 mi · 23 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
60.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14 North, CR 64: Watkins Glen
1020 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 64
713 ft · 9 sec · County Road 64
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Take the exit slight right
782 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westinghouse Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Westinghouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Watkins Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watkins Road
6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road
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Continue on South Franklin Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on North Madison Avenue
21.8 mi · 29 min · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 54
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 54
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1934 ft · 33 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on State Route 364
8 mi · 12 min · State Route 364
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Turn left onto Phelps Road
24 m · 3 sec · Phelps Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Phelps Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Potter.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Potter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Potter?
The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Oyster Bay and 159.5 miles from Potter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.10 one way or $90.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Potter.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Potter. Straight-line distance: 227.95 mi (366.85 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 Potter
Human settlement in Yates County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.7042300, -77.2066400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potter (-77.20664, 42.70423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.69 | $109.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
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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