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

The driving distance from Woodbury, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
72.86 mi
01h 47m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.86 mi
Kilometers
117.25 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Woodbury
36.4 mi
00h 53m
To Oyster Bay
36.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Woodbury and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falls Lane

    106 m · 27 sec · Falls Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 32

    4.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 32

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 32

    148 m · 16 sec · State Route 32

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 87, NYST

    2374 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury 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
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 20%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 19%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 19%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 10%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 9%
State Route 32
4.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 53m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Woodbury and 36.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14 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 Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.41 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Town in Orange County, New York

Population10,879
Coordinates41.3645400, -74.1059800
Altitude147
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: Woodbury (-74.10598, 41.36454)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 Woodbury and Oyster Bay. The current time is 22:31:32.

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.