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

The driving distance from Yaphank, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
37.29 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.02 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Yaphank
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yaphank
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yaphank
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
Brentwood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Yaphank
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Oyster Bay
18.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Yaphank and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1463 ft · 36 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 495: New York

    2332 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    30.7 mi · 41 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

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

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yaphank 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
30.7 mi · 82%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 10%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
I 495
0.44 mi · 1%
Yaphank Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

30.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 26m from Yaphank
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Yaphank 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 Yaphank to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Yaphank and 18.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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 Brentwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

58 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yaphank and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 km).

Yaphank

#1 Yaphank

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,945
Coordinates40.8367700, -72.9170500
Altitude12
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: Yaphank (-72.91705, 40.83677)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.91 $11.83
Premium $4.86 $6.42 $12.83
Diesel $4.69 $6.20 $12.39

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 Yaphank and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:03:52.

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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.