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Trip from Collins, 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

8h 28m

Distance

399.4 mi

643 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 21m ★
6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m

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

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Downtown Collins, NY, NY

Collins, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 425.1-mile journey from Collins, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, will take you approximately 7 hours and 7 minutes of driving time. This route is best suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $69. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate and potentially turn-heavy experience. The drive traverses within the Northeast region, staying entirely within New York State. With two planned stops, this trip offers a good balance for a day's travel, allowing you to break up the journey without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

199.7 miles from Collins, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
State Highway 39 22.4 mi 31m
Genesee Expressway 22.2 mi 25m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on NY 39

8.3 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on NY 39

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on NY 39

2.5 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway
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Continue on NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39
6

Continue on NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road
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Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Olean Road
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Turn left onto NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
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Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
11

Continue on NY 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39
12

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
13

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
14

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
15

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
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Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
18

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
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Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
20

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street
21

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street
22

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road
23

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
24

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway
25

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
26

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.
27

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.
28

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.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
30

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
31

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

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.
33

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.
34

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
35

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
37

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
39

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
40

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
42

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
44

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

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.
48

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
49

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
53

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
54

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
55

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
56

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
57

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
58

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
59

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
60

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
61

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour and 7-minute duration, consider departing from Collins, NY, early in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Oyster Bay, NY. The two recommended stops are well-placed for a trip of this length, allowing for quick breaks without significantly extending your travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as navigating local roads can sometimes be less predictable for fueling opportunities than major highways. A specific tip for this route: since it's a turn-heavy local drive, ensure your GPS is fully charged and consider downloading offline maps, as cell service can be spotty in some rural areas along Highway 39 and West Main Street.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.7 miles from Collins, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 88 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.7 miles or 4h 17m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 199.7 miles or 4h 17m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 3m

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 Collins, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Collins, NY

Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Collins, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Union, NY

200 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Union, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Union, NY

200 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 200 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ithaca, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.7 miles from Collins, 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 104.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 200 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 342.3

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

2 mi

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.9

+19172614093

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

1.8 mi

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 342.3

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 342.3

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.9

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 370.9

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.9

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 342.3

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 370.9

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.9

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.9

New York, New York

+19172614093

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.2

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 370.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.9

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199.7

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114.1

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 171.2

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 399.4

Oyster Bay, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 114.1

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 171.2

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 342.3

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 399.4

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 370.9

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 370.9

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 342.3

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 399.4

Oyster Bay, New York

+15166246202

Visit website

Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 28.5

Arcade, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15854923100

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 370.9

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 370.9

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Fort Tryon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 370.9

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 198.6 and 376.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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198.6 mi into trip | ~4h 16m 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
252 mi into trip | ~5h 19m 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
366.5 mi into trip | ~7h 35m 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
366.8 mi into trip | ~7h 36m 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
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376.2 mi into trip | ~7h 50m 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

$65.74 one way

$131.49 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $71.09 $142.18
premium $4.92 $77.41 $154.82
diesel $5.61 $88.18 $176.36

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

$66

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.8 1 $41.94 $19.17
Efficient EV 99.9 1 $34.95 $15.98
EV Truck/SUV 159.8 1 $55.92 $25.56

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Collins, NY

Night in Collins on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Night in Oyster Bay on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

200 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

25 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

8h 28m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 371.8
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 371.8
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 ~22 min detour Free near mile 371.8
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 371.8
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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 371.8
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 ~26 min detour Free near mile 371.8
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on smaller roads for the entire 425.1 miles. Expect frequent turns and a more engaging driving experience as you move through communities rather than bypassing them. The absence of long highway stretches means you won't encounter monotonous driving, but rather a continuous engagement with the local landscape. While the data doesn't specify the longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests shorter segments between navigational changes. This route will likely feel like a true exploration of the state's byways.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
61 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 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 198.6 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 32 significant decision points across 399.4 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 198.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 252 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.5 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 Collins, 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

252 mi in | ~5h 19m | via US 6

Milford

252.7 mi in | ~5h 20m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

366.5 mi in | ~7h 35m

Leonia

366.8 mi in | ~7h 36m

Teaneck

366.8 mi in | ~7h 36m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

369.1 mi in | ~7h 40m

About the Cities

Starting in Collins, NY

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Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

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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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 200 miles on day one.

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 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 198.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 252 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 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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