How far is The Bronx, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.81 mi
00h 45m
Flight
17.5 mi
28.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.5 mi
Kilometers
28.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.98 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-23T12:52
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Russell Gardens
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From The Bronx
12.8 mi
00h 22m
To Oyster Bay
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

    1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

    50 m · 16 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

    111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle

    126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    714 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 49%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 7%
White Plains Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Gardens
00h 22m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving The Bronx 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 The Bronx to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from The Bronx and 17 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russell Gardens

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 Russell Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Russell Gardens
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Russell Gardens.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.5 mi (28.17 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
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: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.71 $9.41
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $4.69 $4.93 $9.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Oyster Bay. The current time is 12:52:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.