How far is Sullivan, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Sullivan, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Canaseraga Road
19 m · 4 sec · Canaseraga Road
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Turn right onto State Route 5
108 m · 5 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard
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Continue on Gorge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road
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Continue on Sweetland Street
1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street
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Continue on Farnham Street
1757 ft · 54 sec · Farnham Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Forman Street
901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street
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Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road
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Continue on State Route 13
1300 ft · 26 sec · State Route 13
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Turn left onto Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
1133 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
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Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Continue on South Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
34 m · 9 sec · 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 Sullivan and Oyster Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
105 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sullivan 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 Sullivan to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Sullivan and 164.2 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.7 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.34 one way or $84.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sullivan and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor
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 Livingston Manor.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 192.38 mi (309.61 km).
#1 Sullivan
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 15,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.0545100, -75.8468600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $42.34 | $84.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.32 | $94.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.33 | $102.66 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $49.57 | $99.14 |
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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