How far is Tappan, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Tappan, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tappan and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tappan and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Washington Street
36 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
3276 ft · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn left
1424 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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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 Tappan 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.
Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tappan 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 Tappan to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Tappan and 22.3 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tappan and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
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Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tappan and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 24.22 mi (38.98 km).
#1 Tappan
Census designated place
| Population | 6,613 |
| Coordinates | 41.0220400, -73.9473600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
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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