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

The driving distance from Stillwater, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 271 miles (436.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
270.97 mi
05h 48m
Flight
207.93 mi
334.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.93 mi
Kilometers
334.63 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.97 mi
Kilometers
436.08 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Tue, Apr 21, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Stillwater
Tue, Apr 21, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-21T04:45
Arrive Oyster Bay
Tue, Apr 21, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Stillwater
135.5 mi
02h 54m
To Oyster Bay
135.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moose Pond Club Road

    3.1 mi · 12 min · Moose Pond Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 28N

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 28N

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  6. 6

    Continue on Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1157 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  38. 38

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 44%
Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 28%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 28N
8.6 mi · 3%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
207.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 54m from Stillwater
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271 miles (436.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Stillwater and 135.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 207.93 mi (334.63 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

Town in New York, United States

Population9,092
Coordinates43.8500600, -74.0562500
Altitude458
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: Stillwater (-74.05625, 43.85006)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.19 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.65
19.12 gal · 72.38 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.33 $76.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.84 $85.68
Premium $4.86 $46.47 $92.94
Diesel $4.69 $44.87 $89.75

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Oyster Bay. The current time is 04:45:14.

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.