How far is University Gardens, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from University Gardens, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.1 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.68 mi
18.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.08 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in University Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Gardens
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in University Gardens
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
Greenvale
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From University Gardens
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Oyster Bay
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Gardens and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrivale Road

    641 ft · 32 sec · Merrivale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    11.2 mi · 18 min · Northern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Gardens 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
11.2 mi · 86%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 7%
Oyster Bay Road
0.53 mi · 4%
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.26 mi · 2%
Merrivale Road
0.12 mi · 1%
Berry Hill Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

11.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenvale
00h 10m from University Gardens
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving University Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Gardens to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Greenvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from University Gardens and 6.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around University Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Greenvale

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 Greenvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenvale.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Gardens and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).

University Gardens

#1 University Gardens

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population4,226
Coordinates40.7773200, -73.7226300
Altitude45
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: University Gardens (-73.72263, 40.77732)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.69
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.84 $3.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.06 $4.12
Premium $4.86 $2.24 $4.47
Diesel $4.69 $2.16 $4.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between University Gardens and Oyster Bay. The current time is 07:37:25.

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.