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Trip from Burns, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 45m

Distance

328.4 mi

529 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 33m ★
6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 55m
5 PM
7h 8m
8 PM
6h 38m

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

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Downtown Burns, NY, NY

Burns, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

This 328.4-mile journey from Burns, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is a substantial drive, estimated to take about 6 hours and 45 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused trip, it's feasible as a single-day adventure, though you might appreciate an overnight stop to break it up. With a fuel cost estimated around $54, this route offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region. The main highways you'll be on are the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, making for a direct, if not particularly varied, travel experience.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

164.2 miles from Burns, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 121.2 mi 2h 21m
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 — 121.2 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 14

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 14
2

At end of road, turn left onto NY 961F

0.8 mi · 1 min · Arkport Canaseraga Road
3

Continue on NY 961F

1.9 mi · 3 min · Canaseraga Road
4

Continue on NY 961F

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
5

Turn right onto NY 36

0.5 mi · 48 sec · New Main Street
6

Turn straight onto NY 36

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
8

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

121 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway
9

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.
10

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.
11

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.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

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.
16

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.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
20

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
22

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
23

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
27

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
32

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
36

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
37

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
38

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
39

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
40

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
41

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
42

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
43

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
44

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

Given the 6 hour and 45 minute duration, departing early in the morning is your best bet to reach Oyster Bay with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of over 120 miles, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the time you switch from the Southern Tier Expressway to I-81. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during that long segment on the Southern Tier Expressway, to avoid any unnecessary delays. The highway-centric nature of this trip means you can maintain a steady pace.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.2 miles from Burns, NY, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.2 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 72 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.2 miles or 3h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 21m

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 Burns, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burns, NY

This is one driving day of about 328.4 miles and 6h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Burns, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 121.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

164 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

Waverly, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.2 miles from Burns, 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 121.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 58min to go 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Oyster Bay, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Johnson City, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oyster Bay, New York

+15166246202

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

St. Mary's Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17184025155

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Franz Sigel Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 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 127.6 and 305.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
127.6 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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
181 mi into trip | ~3h 36m 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
295.6 mi into trip | ~5h 52m 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
295.8 mi into trip | ~5h 52m 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
305.3 mi into trip | ~6h 7m 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

$54.06 one way

$108.11 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $58.45 $116.91
premium $4.92 $63.65 $127.30
diesel $5.61 $72.51 $145.01

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

$54

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.5 1 $34.48 $15.76
Efficient EV 82.1 0 $28.73 $13.14
EV Truck/SUV 131.4 1 $45.98 $21.02

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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 20, 2026

Origin

Burns, NY

Late night in Burns on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

164 mi in

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

3 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

6h 45m 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.

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 294.4
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 294.4
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 294.4
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 294.4
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 294.4
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 294.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for about 66% of this route. You'll spend a significant amount of time on major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a notable 121.2 miles along the Southern Tier Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the primary roads are highways, the overall profile suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.2 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 127.6 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 328.4 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 127.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.6 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 Burns, 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

181 mi in | ~3h 36m | via US 6

Milford

181.8 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

295.6 mi in | ~5h 52m

Leonia

295.8 mi in | ~5h 52m

Teaneck

295.8 mi in | ~5h 52m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

298.1 mi in | ~5h 57m

About the Cities

Starting in Burns, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1826

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 6h 45m. Total distance: 328.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 121.2 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 127.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 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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