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

The driving distance from West Sayville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
32.06 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.06 mi
Kilometers
51.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in West Sayville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sayville
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sayville
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
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From West Sayville
16 mi
00h 24m
To Oyster Bay
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Joshuas Path

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Motor Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Motor Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto LIE North Service Road

    707 ft · 16 sec · LIE North Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sayville 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14 mi · 44%
Montauk Highway
4.57 mi · 14%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 11%
Heckscher State Parkway
2.55 mi · 8%
Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 7%
Joshuas Path
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 24m from West Sayville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Sayville and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from West Sayville and 16 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Sayville and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sayville and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.65 km).

West Sayville

#1 West Sayville

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,011
Coordinates40.7278800, -73.0976100
Altitude4
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 Sayville (-73.09761, 40.72788)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Sayville and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:05:18.

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.