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

The driving distance from West Nyack, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
49.88 mi
01h 16m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.88 mi
Kilometers
80.27 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in West Nyack
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Nyack
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West 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 West Nyack
24.9 mi
00h 38m
To Oyster Bay
25 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Strawtown Road

    886 ft · 28 sec · Strawtown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Nyack Road

    1345 ft · 42 sec · West Nyack Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue

    1015 ft · 45 sec · Crosfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosfield Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · Crosfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Route 59

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 59

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward New York

    1330 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Nyack 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
19.1 mi · 38%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 29%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 13%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 38m from West Nyack
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Nyack 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 Nyack to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 24.9 miles from West Nyack and 25 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Nyack and Partly 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 7.6 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 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 West Nyack and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.04 km).

West Nyack

#1 West Nyack

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population3,439
Coordinates41.0964900, -73.9729200
Altitude24
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 Nyack (-73.97292, 41.09649)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.11
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.06 $14.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.89 $15.77
Premium $4.86 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $4.69 $8.26 $16.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Nyack and Oyster Bay. The current time is 10:51:11.

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.