How far is Valhalla, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Valhalla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
42.32 mi
01h 09m
Flight
19.23 mi
30.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.23 mi
Kilometers
30.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.32 mi
Kilometers
68.11 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Valhalla
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valhalla
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valhalla
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
Saddle Rock
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Valhalla
21.1 mi
00h 34m
To Oyster Bay
21.2 mi
00h 34m

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
5 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 Valhalla and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valhalla and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Westchester Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Westchester Parkway

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Bloomingdale Road, Westchester Mall Place

    2447 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bloomingdale Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mamaroneck Avenue

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Mamaroneck Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1387 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · New England Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valhalla 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 34%
New England Thruway
9.52 mi · 22%
Mamaroneck Avenue
3.87 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 34m from Valhalla
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Valhalla 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 Valhalla to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Valhalla and 21.2 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 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 12.8 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 12.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valhalla and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 km).

Valhalla

#1 Valhalla

Town in New York

Population3,162
Coordinates41.0748200, -73.7751300
Altitude78
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: Valhalla (-73.77513, 41.07482)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.95
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.97 $11.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.49
Diesel $4.69 $6.99 $13.99

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 Valhalla and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:06:03.

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.