How far is Southold, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Southold, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southold and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Youngs Avenue
2961 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue
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Turn left onto Middle Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Sound Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
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Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
42 m · 13 sec · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
624 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Griffing Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · Griffing Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
1091 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Center Drive Spur
774 ft · 23 sec · Center Drive Spur
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Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · Nugent Drive
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Continue on Edwards Avenue
1354 ft · 34 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Turn left onto I 495 West: New York
89 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 495 West: New York
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.6 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
1142 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southold and Oyster Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Southold 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 Southold to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 35.2 miles from Southold and 38.7 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Southold 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yaphank.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southold and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.46 km).
#1 Southold
Town in New York
| Population | 22,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0648200, -72.4262000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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