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Trip from Allegany, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 39m

Distance

377.6 mi

608 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 29m ★
6 AM
7h 39m
8 AM
7h 59m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 44m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Allegany, NY, NY

Allegany, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Allegany, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is 377.6 miles and takes about 7h 39m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast, primarily traversing New York State. Expect a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With only one recommended day, it's a solid choice for a single-day journey, but be prepared for a full day behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

188.8 miles from Allegany, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 175.1 mi 3h 23m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 175.1 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allegany, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.

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Start on North 5th Street

52 ft · 6 sec · North 5th Street
2

Turn right onto NY 417

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on NY 417

0.4 mi · 39 sec · West State Road
4

Turn right onto West Five Mile Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Five Mile Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
6

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

175 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Southern Tier Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
18

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
20

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
21

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
23

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
25

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
30

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
34

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
35

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
36

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
37

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
38

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
39

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
40

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
41

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
42

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

Given the 7h 39m estimated drive time, an early morning departure from Allegany is advisable to make the most of daylight. With just two recommended stops, plan them strategically to break up the 377.6 miles. The longest stretch is over 175 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so consider your first stop after that segment. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is $62, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. This is a manageable one-day drive, so enjoy the flexibility it offers.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.8 miles from Allegany, NY, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 188.8 miles or 3h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Allegany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Allegany, NY

This is one driving day of about 377.6 miles and 7h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Allegany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 175.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

189 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.8 miles from Allegany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 269.7

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 350.6

+19172614093

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 269.7

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 323.6

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Beef-N-Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Olean, New York

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17163722985

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 323.6

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 350.6

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 323.6

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $50 to $10 mile 323.6

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 350.6

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 350.6

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 350.6

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 350.6

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 134.8

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 107.9

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27

Friendship, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 377.6

Oyster Bay, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Olean, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 107.9

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 107.9

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.9

Hornell, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 350.6

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 377.6

Oyster Bay, New York

+15166246202

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 350.6

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 350.6

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 350.6

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 350.6

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 350.6

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 350.6

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 176.8 and 354.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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176.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
230.2 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
344.7 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
345 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
354.4 mi into trip | ~7h 1m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.16 one way

$124.31 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $67.21 $134.42
premium $4.92 $73.19 $146.37
diesel $5.61 $83.37 $166.74

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.3 1 $39.65 $18.12
Efficient EV 94.4 1 $33.04 $15.10
EV Truck/SUV 151 1 $52.86 $24.17

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Allegany, NY

Morning in Allegany on Sunday

Local time

10:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

10:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 39m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 351.5
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 351.5
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 351.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 351.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 351.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 351.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch at 175.1 miles. The transition to the Keystone Shortway and then I-81 will keep you moving at highway speeds for the majority of the trip. While primarily an interstate experience, it offers a consistent pace for covering the distance.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 175.1 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 176.8 miles in near I 81.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 377.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 176.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Allegany, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

230.2 mi in | ~4h 30m | via US 6

Milford

230.9 mi in | ~4h 31m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

344.7 mi in | ~6h 46m

Leonia

345 mi in | ~6h 46m

Teaneck

345 mi in | ~6h 46m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

347.2 mi in | ~6h 51m

About the Cities

Starting in Allegany, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1831

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1667

Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.

Top landmarks

  • Christ Church — historic Episcopal parish in Oyster Bay, New York, USA

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 39m. Total distance: 377.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 175.1 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oyster Bay, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 176.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oyster Bay, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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