How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Riverhead.
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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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Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Toms Lane
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Continue on Split Rock Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Split Rock Road
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Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1380 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.2 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
1188 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 24 East, CR 94 East: Suffolk County Center, Hampton Bays, Montauk, Riverhead
70 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Edwards Avenue
820 ft · 17 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Continue on Nugent Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Riverhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.2 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ronkonkoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Oyster Bay and 26.3 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Oyster Bay is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Ronkonkoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ronkonkoma.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.36 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 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverhead (-72.66204, 40.91704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.68 | $17.37 |
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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