Origin
Bellport, NY
Morning in Bellport on Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellport, 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
58m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellport, NY
Peter Olexa
Oyster Bay, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bellport to Oyster Bay is 37.9 miles and takes about 58 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with more local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a half-day excursion or an add-on to another local exploration. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, efficient trip between two points on Long Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Country Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sunrise Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Medford Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 16.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellport, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Bellport Lane
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bellport Lane
2
Turn left onto CR 36
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Country Road
3
Turn left onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 112
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Medford Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
Merge onto NY 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 51
Toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Sunrise Service Road North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Service Road North
10
Continue on NY 454
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Drive North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 495 West
13
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
16
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
20
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
21
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
22
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Bellport, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 80 / East Main Street
Turn left onto CR 80 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 112 / Medford Avenue
Turn right onto NY 112 / Medford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Sunrise Service Road North
Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51
Toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue P...
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
12 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
58m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, including a notable 16.2-mile segment on the Long Island Expressway. As you progress, the character shifts from the main highway to Veterans Memorial Highway and then to Berry Hill Road, indicating a transition to more local and potentially winding sections. Be prepared for this change in pace and road type as you get closer to your destination.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near CR 80 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (CR 80 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): 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 Bellport, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Stony Brook, Blue Point, Bethpage and Syosset.
Stony Brook
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Blue Point
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Bethpage
32.1 mi in
|
~48m
Syosset
32.1 mi in
|
~48m
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 58m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 3.1 miles (CR 80 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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