How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Taghkanic, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Taghkanic, NY is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Taghkanic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Taghkanic.
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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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
44.3 mi · 1 hr · Taconic State Parkway
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Turn right onto Post Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Post Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Hill Road
1742 ft · 1 min · Post Hill Road
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Turn right onto County Road 27
17 m · 2 sec · County Road 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Taghkanic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
44.3 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Taghkanic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Taghkanic?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Oyster Bay and 63.8 miles from Taghkanic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Taghkanic.
Stop Ideas Near Brewster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Taghkanic. Straight-line distance: 88.53 mi (142.47 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 Taghkanic
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 42.1423100, -73.6773500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taghkanic (-73.67735, 42.14231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.87 | $43.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
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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