How far is West Glens Falls, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from West Glens Falls, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.29 mi
04h 32m
Flight
168.39 mi
270.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.39 mi
Kilometers
270.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.29 mi
Kilometers
349.7 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in West Glens Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Glens Falls
2026-04-16T10:19
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Glens Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rosendale
NY

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

From West Glens Falls
108.7 mi
02h 16m
To Oyster Bay
108.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Glens Falls and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Glens Falls and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Rhode Island Avenue

    1098 ft · 37 sec · Rhode Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corinth Road

    929 ft · 27 sec · Corinth Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    993 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    44.5 mi · 53 min · Adirondack Northway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Glens Falls and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 55%
Adirondack Northway
44.5 mi · 20%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 7%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
02h 16m from West Glens Falls
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Glens Falls and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Glens Falls to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from West Glens Falls and 108.6 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Glens Falls and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosendale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

19 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

51 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

74 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Glens Falls and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 168.39 mi (270.99 km).

West Glens Falls

#1 West Glens Falls

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

Population7,071
Coordinates43.3000700, -73.6840100
Altitude116
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: West Glens Falls (-73.68401, 43.30007)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.03 L · about $30.75
Round trip
$61.50
15.34 gal · 58.06 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.75 $61.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.86 $37.28 $74.57
Diesel $4.69 $36.00 $72.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Glens Falls and Oyster Bay. The current time is 10:19:38.

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.