How far is Oyster Bay, NY from South Bristol, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to South Bristol, NY is about 336.4 miles (541.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and South Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and South Bristol.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cohocton, Naples
1891 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road
2069 ft · 59 sec · Cohocton Loon Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Cohocton Street
2848 ft · 48 sec · Cohocton Street
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Continue on Naples Street
1 km · 57 sec · Naples Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 21
56 m · 3 sec · State Highway 21
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Turn straight onto Bristol Valley Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bristol Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bristol Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and South Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers near South Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to South Bristol?
The road trip is about 336.4 miles (541.4 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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 168.1 miles from Oyster Bay and 168.3 miles from South Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.2 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 $47.59 one way or $95.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Chance Rain Showers near South Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and South Bristol. Straight-line distance: 237.16 mi (381.68 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 South Bristol
Town in New York state
| Population | 1,579 |
| Coordinates | 42.7297900, -77.3991500 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bristol (-77.39915, 42.72979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $47.59 | $95.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.19 | $106.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $57.70 | $115.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $55.72 | $111.44 |
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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