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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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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Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on North Broadway
1 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach
2033 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M: Jones Beach
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Meadowbrook State Parkway
2025 ft · 31 sec · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Old Country Road, Mineola
802 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Old Country Road
1348 ft · 34 sec · Old Country Road
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Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
549 ft · 16 sec · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
1284 ft · 60 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
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).
#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 Rockville Centre
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 24,398 |
| Coordinates | 40.6587100, -73.6412400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockville Centre (-73.64124, 40.65871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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