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

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Saranac, NY is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.21 mi
07h 00m
Flight
261.79 mi
421.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.79 mi
Kilometers
421.31 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.21 mi
Kilometers
545.91 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-17T18:25
Arrive Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 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
Menands
NY

Village in Albany County, New York, United States

From Oyster Bay
169.6 mi
03h 30m
To Saranac
169.6 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 20 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

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  38. 38

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  39. 39

    Turn left

    131 m · 20 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Water Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Water Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Umc Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Umc Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Ganong Drive

    158 m · 23 sec · Ganong Drive

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ganong Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 43%
I 87 North
113 mi · 33%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 4%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
Water Street
7.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.4 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menands
03h 30m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
9:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oyster Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saranac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Menands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Oyster Bay and 169.6 miles from Saranac.

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

The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 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 $47.99 one way or $95.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oyster Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saranac.

Stop Ideas Near Menands

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 Menands and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

6 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

44 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Saranac. Straight-line distance: 261.79 mi (421.31 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

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

#2 Saranac

Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America

Population3,918
Coordinates44.6514300, -73.7434800
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Saranac (-73.74348, 44.65143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.31 L · about $47.99
Round trip
$95.98
23.94 gal · 90.62 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.99 $95.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.64 $107.28
Premium $4.86 $58.19 $116.37
Diesel $4.69 $56.19 $112.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Saranac. The current time is 18:25:25.

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.