How far is Oyster Bay, NY from West Nyack, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to West Nyack, NY is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and West Nyack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and West Nyack.
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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 right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.1 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 59 East: Nyack
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 59
2303 ft · 45 sec · Route 59
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Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue
1250 ft · 57 sec · Crosfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Nyack Road
1345 ft · 44 sec · West Nyack Road
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Turn left onto Strawtown Road
886 ft · 27 sec · Strawtown Road
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Turn right onto West Street
26 m · 4 sec · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and West Nyack.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near West Nyack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to West Nyack?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Oyster Bay and 24.4 miles from West Nyack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Partly Sunny near West Nyack.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
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Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and West Nyack. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.04 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 West Nyack
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 41.0964900, -73.9729200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Nyack (-73.97292, 41.09649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
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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