Origin
Conquest, NY
Morning in Conquest on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conquest, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
295.4 mi
475 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conquest, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 295.4-mile journey from Conquest, NY to Oyster Bay, NY will take approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. While it's possible to complete this drive in a single day, be prepared for a fairly long stretch behind the wheel. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $49. The route primarily utilizes I-81 and the Keystone Shortway, offering a mix of highway and local driving. This drive is entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State. It's a practical option for a day trip if you're comfortable with a longer drive, or you could easily split it into two days for a more relaxed pace.
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
147.7 miles from Conquest, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Northern Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| State Street Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conquest, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Fuller Road
28 ft
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1 sec
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Fuller Road
2
Turn right onto NY 38
2.2 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 38
3
Continue on NY 38
3.2 mi
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5 min
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Conquest Road
4
Continue on NY 38
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Canal Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31; NY 38
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Rochester Street
6
Turn right onto NY 38
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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Main Street
7
Continue on NY 38
7.3 mi
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13 min
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State Street Road
8
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Dill Street
9
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
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16 sec
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Loop Road
10
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
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9 min
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Genesee Street
11
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
12
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
13
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
14
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
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7 min
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State Route 41
15
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
16
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
17
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
18
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
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1 min
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
20
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
25
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
26
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
32
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
34
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
35
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
39
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
43
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
44
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
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17 sec
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Clearview Expressway
48
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
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24 min
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Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
49
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Jericho Oyster Bay Road
50
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Oyster Bay Road
51
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
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Oyster Bay Road
52
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
53
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
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5 sec
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South Street
54
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
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Berry Hill Road
55
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
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2 sec
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Berry Hill Road
56
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 28-minute duration, starting your drive early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop, plan for a longer break midway or near the longest stretch on I-81. The fuel cost is estimated at $49, so ensure your tank is full before departing Conquest. While this is a single-day drive, consider breaking it up if you prefer a less rushed experience. Pay close attention to your navigation as you transition from highway sections to the turn-heavy local portions of the route.
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 147.7 miles from Conquest, NY, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 65 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.7 miles or 3h 19m 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 11m
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 Conquest, 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 Conquest, NY
This is one driving day of about 295.4 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Conquest, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.7 miles from Conquest, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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 325 decision points cluster between mile 94.6 and 272.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
94.6 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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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
148 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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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
262.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 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
262.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m 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
272.2 mi into trip
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~5h 50m in
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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
$48.62 one way
$97.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $52.58 | $105.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $57.25 | $114.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.22 | $130.44 |
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
$49
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.02 | $14.18 |
| Efficient EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.85 | $11.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.2 | 1 | $41.36 | $18.91 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning in Oyster Bay on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Ramapo, NY
148 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
1 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 28m 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
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 264.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 264.8
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 10.2
View on nps.gov
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 264.8
View on nps.gov
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 264.8
View on nps.gov
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 264.8
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 drive that's about 52% highway, meaning you'll encounter a good amount of faster-paced travel interspersed with more turn-heavy local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 98.8 miles on I-81, providing a significant period of consistent cruising. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from more open highway to potentially more winding local routes, requiring your attention to navigation and speed adjustments. This blend offers a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 52% 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: 98.8 mi on I 81.
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 94.6 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 295.4 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 94.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.5 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conquest, 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
148 mi in
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~3h 19m
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via US 6
Milford
148.7 mi in
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~3h 20m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
262.5 mi in
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~5h 35m
Leonia
262.8 mi in
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~5h 35m
Teaneck
262.8 mi in
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~5h 35m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
265 mi in
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~5h 40m
About the Cities
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →Founded 1667
Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
Top landmarks
- • Christ Church — historic Episcopal parish in Oyster Bay, New York, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 295.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m 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 98.8 miles on I 81. 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 94.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.5 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 Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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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