How far is Roslyn Heights, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Roslyn Heights, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.82 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.03 mi
12.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.03 mi
Kilometers
12.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.8 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Roslyn Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roslyn Heights
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roslyn Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Old Brookville
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Roslyn Heights
4.9 mi
00h 08m
To Oyster Bay
4.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roslyn Heights and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Avenue

    1023 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warner Avenue

    1170 ft · 34 sec · Warner Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    669 ft · 19 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roslyn Road

    805 ft · 18 sec · Roslyn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2124 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tower Place

    83 m · 6 sec · Tower Place

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Old Northern Boulevard

    914 ft · 22 sec · Old Northern Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Northern Boulevard

    1555 ft · 31 sec · Old Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Northern Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roslyn Heights 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
6.47 mi · 66%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 9%
Oyster Bay Road
0.53 mi · 5%
Old Northern Boulevard
0.47 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.4 mi · 4%
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard

6.47 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Brookville
00h 08m from Roslyn Heights
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Roslyn Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roslyn Heights to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Roslyn Heights and 4.9 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Roslyn Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Old Brookville

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 Old Brookville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 14.7 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Brookville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roslyn Heights and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 8.03 mi (12.93 km).

Roslyn Heights

#1 Roslyn Heights

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

Population6,577
Coordinates40.7887100, -73.6473500
Altitude53
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: Roslyn Heights (-73.64735, 40.78871)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.81
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.40 $2.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.57 $3.14
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $4.69 $1.64 $3.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roslyn Heights and Oyster Bay. The current time is 06:02:34.

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.