How far is South Farmingdale, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from South Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.12 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.11 mi
17.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.11 mi
Kilometers
17.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.12 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in South Farmingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Farmingdale
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Farmingdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From South Farmingdale
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Oyster Bay
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 South Farmingdale and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Farmingdale and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Staples Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Staples Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    2785 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fulton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merritts Road

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Merritts Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Merritts Road

    965 ft · 28 sec · Merritts Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Quaker Meeting House Road

    84 m · 13 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Plainview Road

    1604 ft · 32 sec · Plainview Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plainview Road

    49 m · 6 sec · Plainview Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Plainview Road

    2142 ft · 1 min · Plainview Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward NY 135 North, To I-495

    940 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Woodbury

    2128 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    63 m · 9 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn left

    45 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    30 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jericho Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Farmingdale 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
4.37 mi · 33%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 28%
Jackson Avenue
1.02 mi · 8%
Fulton Street
0.86 mi · 7%
Jericho Turnpike
0.76 mi · 6%
Plainview Road
0.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

4.37 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 11m from South Farmingdale
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Farmingdale 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 South Farmingdale to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from South Farmingdale and 6.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Farmingdale and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Farmingdale and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.11 mi (17.88 km).

South Farmingdale

#1 South Farmingdale

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population14,486
Coordinates40.7206600, -73.4401200
Altitude18
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: South Farmingdale (-73.44012, 40.72066)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.69
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.84 $3.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.06 $4.12
Premium $4.86 $2.24 $4.47
Diesel $4.69 $2.16 $4.32

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 South Farmingdale and Oyster Bay. The current time is 08:19:03.

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.