How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Whitehall, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Whitehall, NY is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Whitehall.
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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
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
43.5 mi · 51 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 149: Fort Ann, Whitehall
798 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
2611 ft · 58 sec · State Route 9
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Turn right onto NY Route 149
11.7 mi · 18 min · NY Route 149
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Turn left onto George Street
1146 ft · 24 sec · George Street
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Continue on Whitehall Road
535 ft · 11 sec · Whitehall Road
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Continue on US Route 4
9.6 mi · 13 min · US Route 4
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Saunders Street
26 m · 4 sec · Saunders Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saunders Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Whitehall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Oyster Bay and 122.3 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.60 one way or $69.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Whitehall.
Stop Ideas Near Veteran
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 Veteran.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 185.98 mi (299.3 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 Whitehall
Village in the town of Whitehall, Washington County, New York
| Population | 2,517 |
| Coordinates | 43.5556200, -73.4037200 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-73.40372, 43.55562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.60 | $69.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.67 | $77.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
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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