How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Sand Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Sand Lake, NY is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Sand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Sand Lake.
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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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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 23 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
103.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston
3028 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
6 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, US 20: East Greenbush, Nassau
1752 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike
1527 ft · 27 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Turn left onto East Schodack Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Schodack Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 150
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Turn right onto Biittig Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Biittig Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hoffay Road
1584 ft · 25 sec · Hoffay Road
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Turn right onto Sheer Road
126 m · 12 sec · Sheer Road
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Turn left onto Garner Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Garner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burden Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Burden Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 43
1.2 km · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on State Highway 43
19 m · 1 sec · State Highway 43
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 43
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Sand Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
103 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Sand Lake?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Oyster Bay and 89.4 miles from Sand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Sand Lake. Straight-line distance: 122.41 mi (197 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 Sand Lake
Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,422 |
| Coordinates | 42.6373000, -73.5406700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Lake (-73.54067, 42.6373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.20 | $48.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
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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