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

The driving distance from Rosendale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.86 mi
02h 13m
Flight
73.37 mi
118.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.37 mi
Kilometers
118.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.86 mi
Kilometers
188.07 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Rosendale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosendale
2026-04-15T16:15
Arrive Oyster Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosendale
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
Ramapo
NY

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

From Rosendale
54.4 mi
01h 06m
To Oyster Bay
62.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2360 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    34 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 32

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 32

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 32

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32

  6. 6

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87

    701 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87

    938 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosendale 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
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
44.9 mi · 38%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 12%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 12%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
State Highway 32
3.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramapo
01h 06m from Rosendale
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Rosendale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Rosendale to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Ramapo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Rosendale and 62.4 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rosendale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Ramapo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ramapo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ramapo.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosendale and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 73.37 mi (118.07 km).

Rosendale

#1 Rosendale

Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America

Population5,760
Coordinates41.8439800, -74.0820900
Altitude20
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: (-74.082286, 41.843952)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.86 $20.03 $40.05
Diesel $4.69 $19.34 $38.68

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosendale and Oyster Bay. The current time is 16:15:03.

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.