How far is Upper Nyack, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Upper Nyack, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Nyack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Nyack
2026-04-23T14:36
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Nyack
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Upper Nyack
24.7 mi
00h 36m
To Oyster Bay
29.9 mi
00h 36m

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 9 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 Upper Nyack and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Nyack and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Mountain Road

    1772 ft · 49 sec · Old Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Christian Herald Road

    133 m · 19 sec · Christian Herald Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Highland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hillside Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 9W

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 9W

  8. 8

    Continue on Palisades Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Palisades Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward Palisades Parkway South, Palisades Scenic Byway

    940 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Nyack 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 27%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
10.9 mi · 20%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 12%
Route 9W
2.62 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 36m from Upper Nyack
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Nyack 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 Upper Nyack to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 24.7 miles from Upper Nyack and 29.9 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Nyack and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 km).

Upper Nyack

#1 Upper Nyack

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

Population2,177
Coordinates41.1070400, -73.9201400
Altitude58
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: Old Mountain Road (-73.920536, 41.106581)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.47
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.74 $15.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.65 $17.30
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.76
Diesel $4.69 $9.06 $18.12

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 Upper Nyack and Oyster Bay. The current time is 14:36:37.

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.