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Trip from Briarcliff Manor, 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

1h 14m

Distance

47.4 mi

76 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Briarcliff Manor, NY, NY

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

This 47.4-mile journey from Briarcliff Manor to Oyster Bay, NY, is a manageable 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Northern Boulevard, Sprain Brook Parkway, and Taconic State Parkway, with 47% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, suggesting an economical excursion. This route offers a mixed driving experience, blending parkway cruising with some highway stretches. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, perfect for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.8 mi 17m
Taconic State Parkway 2.8 mi 3m
North Columbus Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
New England Thruway 2.1 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Northern Boulevard — 14.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pleasantville Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Pleasantville Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
3

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 8 Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Parkway South

380 ft · 15 sec · Parkway South
Toward NY 22
10

Turn right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue
11

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
12

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 1 min · Provost Avenue
13

Continue on Conner Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Conner Street
14

Turn right onto New England Thruway

0.5 mi · 59 sec · New England Thruway
15

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95 South
16

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
17

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
23

Turn left onto NY 25A

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

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
25

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
26

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
27

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
28

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
29

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
30

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
31

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Where to Stop

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

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

24 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

Ardsley, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Briarcliff Manor, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

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 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
17.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

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

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 8 Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
9
24.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
7
30.9 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.80 one way

$15.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.44 $16.87
premium $4.92 $9.19 $18.37
diesel $5.61 $10.47 $20.93

Estimated Tolls: $6.70

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (1.5 mi) $0.11
New England Thruway (0.5 mi) $0.04

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$7

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.15 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Morning in Briarcliff Manor on Sunday

Local time

9:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

9:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 to 12 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:55PM EDT until April 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

43°F

Mount Vernon, NY

24 mi in

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

38 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 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a varied driving experience on this route. While nearly half of the 47.4 miles are on highways, the inclusion of parkways like the Sprain Brook and Taconic State Parkways introduces a more scenic and potentially less hurried feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 14.5 miles on Northern Boulevard, offering a good opportunity to settle in. This mixed profile means you’ll transition between faster-paced sections and potentially more winding or tree-lined parkway segments as you progress toward Oyster Bay.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Northern Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 3.5 miles in near Sprain Brook Parkway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Briarcliff Manor, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Long Island.

Cross County Parkway East

16.8 mi in | ~23m

Mount Vernon

16.8 mi in | ~23m

Long Island

24.7 mi in | ~37m | via I 695

About the Cities

Starting in Briarcliff Manor, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1902

Briarcliff Manor is a charming village in Westchester County, New York situated on the Hudson River, and is home to 7,600 people (2020). It has a very small and walkable downtown with a large density of shops and restaurants, and is very nature-oriented. Residents enjoy the sidewalk dining culture and the abundant hiking and cycling available. Briarcliff Manor is located (50 km) north of New York City, with much of its population commuting into the city during the week. Although close to the city, long gone are skyscrapers and the concrete jungle, in Briarcliff Manor there are more trees then people, and the tallest building is only five stories!

Top landmarks

  • Beechwood Estate
  • All Saints Episcopal Church — historic Episcopal church at 96 and 201 Scarborough Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, Wes...
  • Scarborough Historic District — historic district in Briarcliff Manor, New York

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 14m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 14.5 miles on Northern Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.70 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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.

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 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (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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