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

The driving distance from Skaneateles, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
278.16 mi
04h 58m
Flight
207.03 mi
333.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.03 mi
Kilometers
333.19 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.16 mi
Kilometers
447.65 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Skaneateles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skaneateles
2026-04-18T21:06
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skaneateles
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
Tusten
NY

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

From Skaneateles
137 mi
02h 29m
To Oyster Bay
141.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jordan Street

    128 m · 17 sec · Jordan Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  31. 31

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  37. 37

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  44. 44

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 36%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 29%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 4%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 29m from Skaneateles
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Skaneateles and 141.2 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skaneateles and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 207.03 mi (333.19 km).

Skaneateles

#1 Skaneateles

Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Population2,465
Coordinates42.9470100, -76.4291000
Altitude266
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: Jordan Street (-76.429366, 42.946953)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.15 L · about $39.33
Round trip
$78.66
19.62 gal · 74.3 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.33 $78.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.96 $87.92
Premium $4.86 $47.69 $95.37
Diesel $4.69 $46.05 $92.10

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 Skaneateles and Oyster Bay. The current time is 21:06:58.

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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.