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Trip from Crown Point, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

282.1 mi

454 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 43m ★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 48m

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

town in New York

Crown Point, NY

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Crown Point to Oyster Bay is 282.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m via I 87 and Northern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way south. Given the relatively short duration, this is a straightforward drive that can be completed in a single day, making it ideal for a quick getaway or efficient travel.

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

141.1 miles from Crown Point, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 87.9 mi 1h 43m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
NY 74 12.1 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Creek Road 6.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Traffic on I-87

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,496 veh/hr typical · worst 3,286

Quietest

1 AM

~113 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

22.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 2

6.2 mi · 10 min · Creek Road
2

Continue on CR 2

3.3 mi · 4 min · Corduroy Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto NY 74

12 mi · 18 min · NY 74
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 27 sec
5

Merge onto I 87

88 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
14

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
19

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

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.
23

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
24

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
28

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
30

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
31

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
32

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
34

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
35

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
36

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, aim for an early morning departure from Crown Point. With a total drive time of under six hours, one planned stop for fuel and a quick break should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is over 100 miles. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing based on real-time traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Oyster Bay area.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.1 miles from Crown Point, NY, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 62 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.1 miles or 2h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 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 Crown Point, 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 Crown Point, NY

This is one driving day of about 282.1 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Crown Point, 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 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, NY

141 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

Hudson Falls, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.1 miles from Crown Point, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 109.9 and 258.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York
9
228.5 mi into trip | ~4h 36m 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
8
229.9 mi into trip | ~4h 37m 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
8
258.9 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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

$45.85 one way

$91.69 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $49.62 $99.25
premium $4.87 $54.04 $108.09
diesel $5.40 $60.01 $120.01

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

$46

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.6 1 $29.62 $13.54
Efficient EV 70.5 0 $24.68 $11.28
EV Truck/SUV 112.8 1 $39.49 $18.05

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 24, 2026

Origin

Crown Point, NY

Late night in Crown Point on Sunday

Local time

2:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

2:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Montgomery, NY

141 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

19 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

5h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend 58% of this 282.1-mile drive on highways, primarily I 87. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 118.6 miles, giving you ample opportunity for steady cruising. After that, expect the transition to surface roads, like Northern Boulevard, for the remainder of your trip. The frequent exits on the highway portion suggest a route that passes through various developed areas.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 109.9 miles in near I 87.

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 21 significant decision points across 282.1 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 109.9 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 228.5 miles (NY 17): 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 Crown Point, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.

Albany

109.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 87

New York

109.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 87

Buffalo

109.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

244 mi in | ~4h 56m

Fort Lee

244 mi in | ~4h 56m

About the Cities

Starting in Crown Point, NY

Full guide →

Crown Point is a town on the New York side of the Champlain Valley in the Adirondacks.

Top landmarks

  • Fort Crown Point — fort in New York state
  • Fort Saint-Frédéric — fort in New York

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1667

Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.

Top landmarks

  • Christ Church — historic Episcopal parish in Oyster Bay, New York, USA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 282.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. 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 109.9 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 228.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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