Origin
Baiting Hollow, NY
Morning in Baiting Hollow on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baiting Hollow, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baiting Hollow, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Baiting Hollow to Oyster Bay is 52.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Long Island Expressway, Edwards Avenue, and Berry Hill Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its relatively short length and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick getaway or an easy commute between these two Long Island locations. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice when time is a factor.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 41.6 mi | 55m |
| Edwards Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sound Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 41.6 mi, about 55m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~521 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 24 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baiting Hollow, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Sound Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sound Avenue
2
Turn left onto Edwards Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Edwards Avenue
3
Take the ramp
293 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 495 West: New York
5
Merge onto I 495
42 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
8
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
12
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
13
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Baiting Hollow, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Edwards Avenue
Turn left onto Edwards Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: New York
Navigation decision point
Toward I 495 West: New York
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.87 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 79% highway, meaning you'll be on the Long Island Expressway for a significant portion of your drive. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 41.6 miles. After leaving the expressway, you'll transition to surface roads like Edwards Avenue and Berry Hill Road, which will feel different as you navigate exits and local traffic. Expect a fair number of exits and merges as you transition between these road types.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Edwards Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Edwards Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Edwards Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baiting Hollow, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Bethpage
46.5 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Syosset
46.5 mi in
|
~1h 4m
About the Cities
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Edwards Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oyster Bay, NY before heading back.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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