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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Rockland, NY is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.79 mi
03h 03m
Flight
103.37 mi
166.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.37 mi
Kilometers
166.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.79 mi
Kilometers
223.36 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-18T02:19
Arrive Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Oyster Bay
69.3 mi
01h 31m
To Rockland
69.4 mi
01h 31m

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
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton

    556 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17

  34. 34

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1 km · 1 min · Rockland Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Wilcox Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Wilcox Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilcox Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
69.6 mi · 50%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 11%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 10%
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 10%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

69.1 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 31m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Oyster Bay and 69.4 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harriman, 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 Harriman.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 103.37 mi (166.36 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

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

#2 Rockland

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Population3,684
Coordinates41.9453700, -74.9129400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Rockland (-74.91294, 41.94537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $19.64
Round trip
$39.29
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.64 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.96 $43.91
Premium $4.86 $23.82 $47.64
Diesel $4.69 $23.00 $46.00

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 Rockland. The current time is 02:19:08.

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.