How far is Wakefield, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Wakefield, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and Oyster Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and Oyster Bay.
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Start on Nereid Avenue
1045 ft · 42 sec · Nereid Avenue
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Turn right onto Ely Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Ely Avenue
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Turn left onto East 233rd Street
997 ft · 38 sec · East 233rd Street
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Turn right onto Baychester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Baychester Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: New England Thruway, George Washington Bridge
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.2 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Wakefield and Oyster Bay.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wakefield and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wakefield to Oyster Bay?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
University Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Wakefield and 13.7 miles from Oyster Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wakefield and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.
Stop Ideas Near University Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Gardens.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 16.88 mi (27.16 km).
#1 Wakefield
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 52,201 |
| Coordinates | 40.8978800, -73.8523600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
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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