How far is Queens, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.94 mi
00h 47m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.94 mi
Kilometers
44.96 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, May 6, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, May 6, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-05-06T20:22
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, May 6, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Queens
12.2 mi
00h 24m
To Oyster Bay
15.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    827 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Northern Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
7.9 mi · 28%
Grand Central Parkway
6.52 mi · 23%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 8%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 5%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

7.9 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 24m from Queens
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Queens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Queens and 15.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Queens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.81 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Oyster Bay

#2 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.44 $8.87
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $4.69 $4.65 $9.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Oyster Bay. The current time is 20:22:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.