Origin
Franklin Square, NY
Afternoon in Franklin Square on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Square, 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
27m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Square, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.1-mile drive from Franklin Square to Oyster Bay, NY, will take you about 27 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stays. The journey primarily utilizes local roads like Jericho Turnpike and Jericho Oyster Bay Road, with a 50% highway share, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll traverse within the Northeast region, staying within New York State for the entire trip. This route is perfect for a quick excursion without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Nassau Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Court House Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Square, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Nassau Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Nassau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto County Couthouse Road
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Couthouse Road
5
Continue on County Court House Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
County Court House Road
6
Turn right onto NY 25
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
8
Turn straight onto NY 106; NY 107
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
9
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
10
Turn slight right onto NY 106
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Toward NY 106 North: Oyster Bay
11
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
13
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
15
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
16
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Nassau Boulevard
Turn left onto Nassau Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Berry Hill Road
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Jericho Turnpike
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with half of the journey on highway conditions and the other half on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along Jericho Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate through a blend of road types, transitioning from potentially busier main arteries to quieter local thoroughfares as you progress toward Oyster Bay. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic drive.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Jericho Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Nassau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
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 27m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Jericho Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.56 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Nassau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oyster Bay, NY before heading back.
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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