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

The driving distance from Windham, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
165.76 mi
03h 05m
Flight
106.33 mi
171.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.33 mi
Kilometers
171.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.76 mi
Kilometers
266.76 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Windham
Wed, May 13, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-05-12T19:46
Arrive Oyster Bay
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Vails Gate
NY

City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America

From Windham
78.4 mi
01h 32m
To Oyster Bay
87.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Windham Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Tuesday
Using Hunter as the closest live forecast in the Greene County weather hub.

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 23

    16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  3. 3

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham and Oyster Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 43%
State Highway 23
16.5 mi · 10%
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vails Gate
01h 32m from Windham
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Windham and Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windham to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Vails Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Windham and 87.3 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Windham and Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Vails Gate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vails Gate, 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 Vails Gate.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

53 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

59 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 106.33 mi (171.12 km).

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#1 Windham

Census-designated place in Greene County, New York, United States

Population1,683
Coordinates42.3073100, -74.2520900
Altitude462
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: State Highway 23 (-74.252051, 42.307219)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $23.45
Round trip
$46.91
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.45 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.21 $52.43
Premium $4.86 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $4.69 $27.46 $54.92

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and Oyster Bay. The current time is 19:46:45.

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.