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

The driving distance from Salisbury, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.37 mi
04h 21m
Flight
170.2 mi
273.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.2 mi
Kilometers
273.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.37 mi
Kilometers
415.8 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Salisbury
118.9 mi
02h 10m
To Oyster Bay
139.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Military Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West State Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Street

    1313 ft · 38 sec · West State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 29

    18.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 29

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Highway 116

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 67

    725 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 67

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway 116

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 334

    2572 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 334

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 334

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 334

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 334

  11. 11

    Continue on Cayadutta Street

    987 ft · 30 sec · Cayadutta Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    933 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway

    590 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1998 ft · 57 sec · Park Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bridge Street

    159 m · 15 sec · South Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    545 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    2738 ft · 58 sec · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    915 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    33.2 mi · 38 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
151 mi · 59%
State Highway 29
18.6 mi · 7%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.2 mi
170.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
02h 10m from Salisbury
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Salisbury and 139.4 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Katrine, 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 Lake Katrine.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 170.2 mi (273.91 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America

Population1,847
Coordinates43.1342400, -74.8240400
Altitude372
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: Military Road (-74.824151, 43.134126)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.51 L · about $36.56
Round trip
$73.12
18.24 gal · 69.02 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.56 $73.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.87 $81.73
Premium $4.86 $44.33 $88.66
Diesel $4.69 $42.81 $85.62

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Oyster Bay. The current time is 19:40:19.

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.