How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Watertown, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Watertown, NY is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Watertown.
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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
117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1841 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Ann Street
1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
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Continue on Utica Boulevard
2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard
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Continue on South State Street
3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Dayan Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on County Road 14
1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14
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Continue on High Street
2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road
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Continue on Gifford Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · State Street
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Continue on Public Square
880 ft · 33 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
34 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Public Square
8 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Watertown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
118 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Watertown?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Oyster Bay and 165.3 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.7 miles (397 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.9 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 $46.74 one way or $93.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 246.68 mi (397 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 Watertown
Town in Jefferson County, New York
| Population | 4,426 |
| Coordinates | 43.9747800, -75.9107600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-75.91076, 43.97478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $46.74 | $93.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $52.25 | $104.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $56.68 | $113.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $54.73 | $109.46 |
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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