This 361.9-mile journey from Hopkinton, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. While it can be tackled in a single day, the nearly 8-hour duration might make for a long day, especially with 2 recommended stops. You'll spend about half your time on highways, with a significant stretch of 118.6 miles on I-87. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $60, making it a budget-friendly option for a longer drive within the Northeast region. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive interspersed with highway segments.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.9 miles from Hopkinton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118.6 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi
2h 1m
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi
31m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi
24m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
12m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
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Start on County Road 49
93 ft·6 sec·County Road 49
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Turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi·2 min·NY 11B
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Turn right onto NY 458
3.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 458
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Turn slight right onto NY 458
4.0 mi·6 min·Santa Clara Road
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 458
17 mi·25 min·Santa Clara Road
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi·12 min·Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
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Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
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Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
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Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 86
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Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi·56 sec·Broadway Street
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Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·50 sec·Church Street
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi·32 sec·River Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft·8 sec·River Street
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Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi·2 min·Lake Flower Avenue
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Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
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Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
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Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
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Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
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Continue on NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi·2 min·US 9
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South
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Merge onto I 87
104 mi·2 hr 1 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
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Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
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Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
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Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
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Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
43
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft·17 sec·Clearview Expressway
48
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi·24 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
49
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi·29 sec·Jericho Oyster Bay Road
50
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi·46 sec·Oyster Bay Road
51
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft·4 sec·Oyster Bay Road
52
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
53
Continue on NY 106
105 ft·5 sec·South Street
54
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft·9 sec·Berry Hill Road
55
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft·2 sec·Berry Hill Road
56
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour 48-minute estimated drive time, consider an early morning departure from Hopkinton to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With 2 recommended stops, plan for roughly 2-3 hours per stop to comfortably break up the 361.9 miles. The longest stretch of 118.6 miles on I-87 is a good opportunity to make up time, but be prepared for the transition back to local roads, which will require more attention. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the latter half of the trip, as services might be more spaced out on the local segments.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.9 miles from Hopkinton, NY, or about 4h 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 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.9 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
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 Hopkinton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hopkinton, NY
This is one driving day of about 361.9 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopkinton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 189.7 and 338.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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189.7 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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...
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190.5 mi into trip|~4h 12m 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
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308.3 mi into trip|~6h 28m 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
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309.7 mi into trip|~6h 30m 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
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338.7 mi into trip|~7h 10m 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
$59.57 one way
$119.14 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$64.42
$128.83
premium
$4.92
$70.14
$140.29
diesel
$5.61
$79.90
$159.81
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
$60
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.6
1
$38.00
$17.37
Efficient EV
90.5
1
$31.67
$14.48
EV Truck/SUV
144.8
1
$50.67
$23.16
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hopkinton, NY
Morning
in Hopkinton on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning
in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 8 mph32% chanceLive forecast
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
10 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
7h 48m 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 343.4
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 343.4
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 165.3
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 343.4
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 343.4
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 343.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a dynamic driving experience, with 51% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 118.6 miles on I-87, providing an opportunity for steady progress. However, the profile of this drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating that a significant portion involves navigating local roads with more frequent turns and potentially lower speed limits. Expect the road to change character as you transition between the faster interstate sections and the more winding local segments.
Only 51% 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: 118.6 mi on I 87.
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 189.7 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 361.9 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 189.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 308.3 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 Hopkinton, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 361.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m 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 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 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 189.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 308.3 miles (NY 17): 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 Saratoga 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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 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.
