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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Rhinebeck, NY is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Road
106.6 mi
02h 38m
Flight
75.93 mi
122.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.6 mi
Kilometers
171.55 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhinebeck
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Rhinebeck
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Croton-on-Hudson
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Oyster Bay
53.3 mi
01h 19m
To Rhinebeck
53.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 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

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Albany Post Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · South Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Albany Post Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Mill Street

    2406 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
33.7 mi · 32%
NY 9A
15.2 mi · 14%
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 13%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 12%
South Road
11 mi · 10%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

23.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croton-on-Hudson
01h 19m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near Rhinebeck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Croton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Oyster Bay and 53.3 miles from Rhinebeck.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Croton-on-Hudson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Croton-on-Hudson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Croton-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

2 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Rhinebeck. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.19 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

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

#2 Rhinebeck

Village in New York

Population7,792
Coordinates41.9267600, -73.9126400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Rhinebeck (-73.91264, 41.92676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.24 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.15
7.52 gal · 28.48 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.07 $30.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.85 $33.70
Premium $4.86 $18.28 $36.55
Diesel $4.69 $17.65 $35.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Rhinebeck. The current time is 08:16:58.

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.