How far is Yorktown Heights, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Yorktown Heights, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
57.02 mi
01h 29m
Flight
30.78 mi
49.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.02 mi
Kilometers
91.77 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Yorktown Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown Heights
2026-04-19T06:03
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown Heights
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
Mount Vernon
NY

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Yorktown Heights
28.5 mi
00h 44m
To Oyster Bay
28.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Yorktown Heights and Oyster Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown Heights and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harwood Place

    64 m · 12 sec · Harwood Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summit Street

    48 m · 13 sec · Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Underhill Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Underhill Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Underhill Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · Underhill Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Underhill Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Underhill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Taconic State Parkway South

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Taconic State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 25 min · Northern Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown Heights 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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi · 25%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 22%
Taconic State Parkway
10.7 mi · 19%
North Columbus Avenue
2.26 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 4%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 44m from Yorktown Heights
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Yorktown Heights and 28.5 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yorktown Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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 Mount Vernon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 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
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown Heights and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.54 km).

Yorktown Heights

#1 Yorktown Heights

CDP in Westchester County, New York

Population1,781
Coordinates41.2709300, -73.7776300
Altitude150
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: Yorktown Heights (-73.77763, 41.27093)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $8.06
Round trip
$16.12
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.06 $16.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.01 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.77 $19.54
Diesel $4.69 $9.43 $18.87

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 Yorktown Heights and Oyster Bay. The current time is 06:03:07.

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.