Origin
Great River, NY
Late night in Great River on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great River, 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
45m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great River, NY
Mel Audelo
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition across Long Island, this 29.3-mile trip from Great River to Oyster Bay is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your fuel costs will remain minimal at approximately $5, allowing you to allocate your budget elsewhere. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the journey. It is a straightforward route that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure, ideal for travelers who want to reach their destination without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14 mi | 19m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Motor Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 14 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great River, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on New Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Street
2
Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Woodhollow Road
3
Turn right onto River Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Heckscher Parkway west
5
Merge onto H
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 43N
Toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
8
Continue on NY 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joshuas Path
9
Turn left onto CR 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Motor Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto LIE North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
12
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
15
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
20
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
21
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43N
Toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 67 / Motor Parkway
Turn left onto CR 67 / Motor Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Oyster Bay on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
4% chance
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
41 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
45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your time spent on major arteries like the Long Island Expressway and Heckscher State Parkway. You will settle into a rhythm during the longest stretch of 14 miles on the Long Island Expressway, which provides the bulk of your momentum. As you transition off the major parkways, the final leg of the journey shifts onto Berry Hill Road. This contrast provides a practical mix of high-speed cruising followed by a more localized driving experience as you approach Oyster Bay. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with efficiency.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Heckscher State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (CR 67 / Motor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
238 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
367 ft
Total Descent
336 ft
Highest Point
238 ft
~27.2 mi in
Elevation Range
222 ft
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 Great River, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Bethpage
23.5 mi in
|
~34m
Syosset
23.5 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Starting in Great River, NY
Full guide →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 45m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (CR 67 / Motor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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