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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Sanford, NY is about 353 miles (568.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
352.99 mi
07h 35m
Flight
256.2 mi
412.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.2 mi
Kilometers
412.32 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.99 mi
Kilometers
568.08 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-19T08:41
Arrive Sanford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Oyster Bay
176.3 mi
03h 47m
To Sanford
176.7 mi
03h 47m

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
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport

    3135 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison

    1323 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Addison Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 417

    111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417

  34. 34

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    817 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Tuscarora Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 417

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Highway 36

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  39. 39

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417

  40. 40

    Continue on East Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Chestnut Street

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 417

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417

  42. 42

    Continue on Andover Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Andover Road

  43. 43

    Continue on East Dyke Street

    1462 ft · 25 sec · East Dyke Street

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto State Highway 417

    1671 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 417

  45. 45

    Continue on Wellsville Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Wellsville Bypass

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Bolivar Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Bolivar Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Bolivar-Allentown Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bolivar-Allentown Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Wellsville Street

    3157 ft · 59 sec · Wellsville Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2236 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  50. 50

    Continue on State Highway 417

    1810 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 417

  51. 51

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Portville-Ceres Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Portville-Ceres Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Sanford Hollow Road

    1870 ft · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sanford Hollow Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
54 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 24%
I 86
76.6 mi · 22%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 19%
State Highway 417
35.3 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

76.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.8 mi
256.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 47m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
8:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 353 miles (568.1 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Oyster Bay and 176.7 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.95 one way or $99.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 256.2 mi (412.32 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sanford

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates42.0153400, -78.2355700
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Sanford (-78.23557, 42.01534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.46 gal
47.15 L · about $49.95
Round trip
$99.90
24.92 gal · 94.3 L
Estimated CO2
110.7 kg one way
Round trip: 221.5 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.95 $99.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.83 $111.67
Premium $4.86 $60.57 $121.14
Diesel $4.69 $58.49 $116.97

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 Sanford. The current time is 08:41:11.

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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.