Traveling from Calcium to Oyster Bay spans 342.9 miles across New York State, a journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 6 minutes. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day drive, though you should prepare for a full day behind the wheel. You can expect to spend approximately $56 on fuel, making it a relatively affordable trek through the Northeast. Your path will take you along a combination of the New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, and Bea Luck Road. Because this route moves from the northern reaches of the state down toward Long Island, be prepared for shifting traffic patterns as you transition from rural stretches to more densely populated areas.
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
171.5 miles from Calcium, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
201.9 mi
3h 53m
State Highway 12
35.1 mi
46m
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi
23m
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi
24m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
Van Allen Road
8.4 mi
9m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calcium, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
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Start on County Road 138
0.3 mi·1 min·County Road 138
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Turn left onto US 11
3.4 mi·3 min·US 11
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Enter roundabout onto US 11
204 ft·3 sec·Mill Street
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Continue on US 11
1.4 mi·1 min·Mill Street
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Continue on NY 3; NY 12
314 ft·7 sec·Public Square
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Continue on NY 3; NY 12
1.7 mi·3 min·State Street
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Turn right onto NY 12
2.4 mi·2 min·Gifford Street
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Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi·9 min·Van Allen Road
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Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
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Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·41 sec·Main Street
11
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·38 sec·High Street
12
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi·22 sec·County Road 14
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Continue on NY 12
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 12
14
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Dayan Street
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Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi·1 min·South State Street
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Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Utica Boulevard
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Continue on NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
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Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
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Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
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Continue on NY 12
22 mi·30 min·State Highway 12
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
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Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 49
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Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 790; NY 5
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
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Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
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Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
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Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
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Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
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Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft·17 sec·Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi·24 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
49
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi·29 sec·Jericho Oyster Bay Road
50
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi·46 sec·Oyster Bay Road
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Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft·4 sec·Oyster Bay Road
52
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
53
Continue on NY 106
105 ft·5 sec·South Street
54
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft·9 sec·Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft·2 sec·Berry Hill Road
56
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 342.9-mile journey, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential congestion as you approach the Oyster Bay area. You have two scheduled stops to break up the 7-hour and 6-minute drive, so plan these strategically to maintain your energy levels. Since the route involves a significant portion of local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to handle the turns efficiently. Budgeting around $56 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential fluctuations in local gas prices. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; if you feel fatigued during the longest stretch on the Thruway, do not hesitate to add an extra rest stop.
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 171.5 miles from Calcium, NY, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 75 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.5 miles or 3h 30m 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 39m
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 Calcium, 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 Calcium, NY
This is one driving day of about 342.9 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Calcium, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 171.2 and 326.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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171.2 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
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289.3 mi into trip|~5h 46m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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290.7 mi into trip|~5h 48m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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319.8 mi into trip|~6h 28m 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
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326.4 mi into trip|~6h 37m 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
$56.44 one way
$112.89 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$61.03
$122.07
premium
$4.92
$66.46
$132.92
diesel
$5.61
$75.71
$151.42
Estimated Tolls: $32.64
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)$10.09
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
$56
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$114–$139
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.9
1
$36.00
$16.46
Efficient EV
85.7
0
$30.00
$13.72
EV Truck/SUV
137.2
1
$48.01
$21.95
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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 13, 2026
Origin
Calcium, NY
Late night
in Calcium on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night
in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph5% chanceLive 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
8 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
7h 6m 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
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 319.3
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 319.3
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 319.3
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 319.3
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 319.3
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 319.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a distinct mix of road types, characterized primarily as a turn-heavy local experience. While only 24% of your journey is spent on major highways, you will encounter a significant 201.9-mile uninterrupted stretch along the New York State Thruway. This long segment provides a chance to maintain steady momentum before the route shifts into more technical driving. As you navigate away from the Thruway, the character of the road changes, requiring more focused attention on local infrastructure. Expect a varied experience that transitions from high-speed transit to the more winding, local conditions that define the latter portion of your trip.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 171.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 342.9 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 171.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
893 ft9 ft
Total Climb
768 ft
Total Descent
1,193 ft
Highest Point
893 ft
~49 mi in
Elevation Range
884 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Calcium, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 342.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.64 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 171.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 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.
