Origin
Louisville, NY
Late night in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 31m
Distance
380.6 mi
612 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 23m
★
6 AM
8h 31m
8 AM
8h 46m
10 AM
8h 36m
12 PM
8h 35m
3 PM
8h 37m
5 PM
8h 46m
8 PM
8h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Louisville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is 380.6 miles and takes about 8h 31m via I 87, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best as an overnight trip. This route stays within New York State, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its mostly highway profile, it's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll want to plan for at least one overnight stop to comfortably break up the 8.5-hour drive.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.3 miles from Louisville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 77 mi | 1h 30m |
| State Highway 56 | 38 mi | 55m |
| State Highway 28N | 30.3 mi | 43m |
| Adirondack Trail | 19.3 mi | 27m |
| State Route 3 | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Northern Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
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 Louisville, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Louisville-Raymondville Road
3.8 mi
·
13 min
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Louisville-Raymondville Road
2
Turn left onto NY 310
318 ft
·
9 sec
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State Highway 310
3
Turn right onto NY 56
3.0 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 56
4
Continue on NY 56
4.8 mi
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5 min
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North Main Street
5
Continue on NY 56
3.6 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 56
6
Continue on NY 56
1.1 mi
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3 min
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Market Street
7
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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Elm Street
8
Turn right onto Park Street
248 ft
·
7 sec
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Park Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Park Street
198 ft
·
7 sec
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Park Street
10
Continue on NY 56
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Pierrepont Avenue
11
Continue on NY 56
31 mi
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47 min
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State Highway 56
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
15 mi
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20 min
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State Route 3
13
Continue on NY 3
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
14
Continue on NY 3
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Demars Boulevard
15
Continue on NY 3
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Lake Street
16
Turn left onto NY 3
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Mill Street
17
Turn right onto NY 30
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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East Park Street
18
Turn left onto NY 30
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Wawbeek Avenue
19
Continue on NY 30
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Adirondack Trail
20
Continue on NY 30
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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Moody Road
21
Continue on NY 30
18 mi
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25 min
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Adirondack Trail
22
Continue on NY 30
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Lake Street
23
Continue on NY 30
0.4 mi
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58 sec
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Adirondack Trail
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 28N
0.7 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 28N
25
Continue on NY 28N
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Newcomb Road
26
Continue on NY 28N
30 mi
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41 min
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State Highway 28N
27
Turn slight left onto CR 30
2.8 mi
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4 min
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A P Morse Highway
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Donnelly Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Donnelly Road
29
Continue on CR 29
1.2 mi
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1 min
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County Highway 29
30
Continue on CR 19
4.8 mi
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7 min
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Olmstedville Road
31
Turn straight onto US 9
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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US 9
32
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Valley Farm Road
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
34
Merge onto I 87
77 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
36
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
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51 sec
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I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
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.
39
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
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39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
40
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
42
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
43
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
44
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
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8 min
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NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
46
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
48
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.
49
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
50
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
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.
52
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
53
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
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17 sec
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Clearview Expressway
57
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
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24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
58
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
59
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Oyster Bay Road
60
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
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Oyster Bay Road
61
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
62
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
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South Street
63
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
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Berry Hill Road
64
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
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2 sec
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Berry Hill Road
65
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 31m estimated drive time, splitting this trip into two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave Louisville, NY early in the morning on your first day to make good progress on I 87. Plan your overnight stop around the halfway point to ensure a relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer highway stretches, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The $62 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. You'll want to account for at least two stops for gas and breaks.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.3 miles from Louisville, NY, or about 4h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.3 miles or 4h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 190.3 miles or 4h 31m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 3m
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 Louisville, 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.
+
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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Louisville, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Louisville, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Nassau, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
190 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Nassau, NY after about 190 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.3 miles from Louisville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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 208.4 and 357.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
208.4 mi into trip
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~4h 53m in
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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
209.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
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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
327 mi into trip
|
~7h 11m 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
328.3 mi into trip
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~7h 12m in
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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
357.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 53m 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
$61.85 one way
$123.71 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $66.95 | $133.90 |
| premium | $4.87 | $72.91 | $145.83 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $80.96 | $161.92 |
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
$62
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.2 | 1 | $39.96 | $18.27 |
| Efficient EV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.30 | $15.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.2 | 1 | $53.28 | $24.36 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Nassau, NY
190 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
20 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
8h 31m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 354.3
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 354.3
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 183.7
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 354.3
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 354.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
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 354.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip covers 380.6 miles with 62% on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on I 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 118.6 miles on I 87. Expect to transition from highway driving to State Highway 56, which will likely feel more like rural cruising with fewer exits. The overall profile is mostly highway, so plan for relatively consistent speeds.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
65 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 208.4 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 32 significant decision points across 380.6 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 208.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 327 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Louisville, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.
Albany
208.4 mi in
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~4h 53m
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via I 87
New York
208.4 mi in
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~4h 53m
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via I 87
Buffalo
208.4 mi in
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~4h 53m
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via I 87
Gsp South: Paterson
342.4 mi in
|
~7h 31m
Fort Lee
342.4 mi in
|
~7h 31m
About the Cities
Starting in Louisville, 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).
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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 190 miles on day one.
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 208.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 327 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 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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