How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Rockville Centre, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Rockville Centre, NY is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.97 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.97 mi
Kilometers
30.53 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Rockville Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westbury
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York

From Oyster Bay
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To Rockville Centre
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Rockville Centre.

  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

    Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M: Jones Beach

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Meadowbrook State Parkway

    2025 ft · 31 sec · Meadowbrook State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Old Country Road, Mineola

    802 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Country Road

    1348 ft · 34 sec · Old Country Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    549 ft · 16 sec · Glen Cove Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    1284 ft · 60 sec · Morris Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
4.15 mi · 22%
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.65 mi · 19%
Peninsula Boulevard
3.36 mi · 18%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 8%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 5%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

4.15 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbury
00h 15m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Rockville Centre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Rockville Centre?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Oyster Bay and 9.5 miles from Rockville Centre.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Rockville Centre.

Stop Ideas Near Westbury

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 Westbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Rockville Centre. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.78 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Rockville Centre

#2 Rockville Centre

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population24,398
Coordinates40.6587100, -73.6412400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Rockville Centre (-73.64124, 40.65871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.37
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.69 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.00 $6.00
Premium $4.86 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.69 $3.14 $6.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Rockville Centre. The current time is 07:28:38.

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.