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

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.36 mi
01h 23m
Flight
38.11 mi
61.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.11 mi
Kilometers
61.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.1 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Thu, Apr 16, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-04-16T20:00
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staten 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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Staten Island
23.8 mi
00h 41m
To Oyster Bay
31.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Croft Court

    45 m · 14 sec · Croft Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 38 sec · Corona Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 1 min · Cotter Avenue

  4. 4

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

    87 m · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road

    3182 ft · 1 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Richmond Road

    136 m · 14 sec · Richmond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Manor Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Manor Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schmidts Lane

    1295 ft · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slosson Avenue

    79 m · 10 sec · Slosson Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    703 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

    558 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

    636 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

    94 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island

    2657 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington

    1012 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Northern Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 24%
Northern Boulevard
7.9 mi · 14%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.91 mi · 12%
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 10%
Staten Island Expressway
3.28 mi · 6%
Manor Road
1.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 41m from Staten Island
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Staten Island and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Staten Island and 31.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Staten Island and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 38.11 mi (61.33 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
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: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.86 $9.48 $18.96
Diesel $4.69 $9.15 $18.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and Oyster Bay. The current time is 20:00:23.

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.