How far is Shelter Island, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Shelter Island, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
83.38 mi
02h 01m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.38 mi
Kilometers
134.19 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Shelter Island
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelter Island
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelter Island
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
Yaphank
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Shelter Island
38.9 mi
01h 00m
To Oyster Bay
44.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
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 Shelter Island and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelter Island and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ferry Road

    87 m · 18 sec · North Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Ferry Road

    88 m · 13 sec · North Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Ferry Road

    3 m · 1 sec · North Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Ferry Road

    2552 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    2543 ft · 54 sec · North Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    3265 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Cedar Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    879 ft · 30 sec · Clinton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    643 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place

  11. 11

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    40 m · 5 sec · Summerfield Place

  12. 12

    Continue on North Ferry

    1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry

  13. 13

    Continue on Third Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Third Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Third Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Third Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chapel Lane

    2090 ft · 1 min · Chapel Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Middle Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue

    42 m · 13 sec · Roanoke Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    624 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Griffing Avenue

    45 m · 6 sec · Griffing Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1091 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Drive Spur

    774 ft · 23 sec · Center Drive Spur

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Nugent Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Edwards Avenue

    1354 ft · 34 sec · Edwards Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I 495 West: New York

    89 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on I 495 West: New York

    1483 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    41.6 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Shelter Island 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.6 mi · 50%
Middle Road
11.8 mi · 14%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 6%
Nugent Drive
3.73 mi · 4%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 4%
Northville Turnpike
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

41.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yaphank
01h 00m from Shelter Island
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Yaphank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Shelter Island and 44.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shelter Island and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Yaphank

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

57 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelter Island and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.7 km).

Shelter Island

#1 Shelter Island

Town of New York, USA

Population2,408
Coordinates41.0681500, -72.3386900
Altitude16
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: North Ferry Road (-72.338676, 41.068215)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.57
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.79 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.17 $26.35
Premium $4.86 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $4.69 $13.80 $27.60

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 Shelter Island and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:09:47.

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.