This 450.9-mile journey from Mina, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost projected at $73 and two recommended stops, it's a manageable day trip, though you could certainly break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The route primarily utilizes local roads like NY 430, Sherman-Findley Lake Road, and West Main Street, offering a more connected feel to the communities you pass through. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, expect a consistent regional character throughout your drive. This road trip is best suited for those who enjoy a turn-heavy local experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise.
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
209.2 miles from Mina, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Southern Tier Expressway
18.3 mi
22m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi
24m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mina, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
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Start on Mina French Creek Road
58 ft·2 sec·Mina French Creek Road
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Turn right onto NY 430
4.0 mi·6 min·NY 430
3
Continue on NY 430
1.0 mi·1 min·Sherman-Findley Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 430
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 76
0.1 mi·13 sec·Franklin Street
6
Continue on NY 76
0.4 mi·37 sec·Osborne Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
18 mi·22 min·Southern Tier Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 60: Jamestown
10
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
12
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
13
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
16
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
18
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
20
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
23
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
25
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
31
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
33
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
34
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
35
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
36
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
37
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
38
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
39
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
40
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
41
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
42
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
43
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
44
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
48
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
50
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
52
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
53
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
55
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
57
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
59
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
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.
61
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
62
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft·17 sec·Clearview Expressway
66
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi·24 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
67
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi·29 sec·Jericho Oyster Bay Road
68
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi·46 sec·Oyster Bay Road
69
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft·4 sec·Oyster Bay Road
70
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
71
Continue on NY 106
105 ft·5 sec·South Street
72
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft·9 sec·Berry Hill Road
73
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft·2 sec·Berry Hill Road
74
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 29-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With two planned stops, pace yourself by taking a break roughly every three to four hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since this route is characterized by local roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major highways. The $73 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in potential fluctuations. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with NY 430 before you head out, as it forms a significant part of your initial journey.
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 209.2 miles from Mina, NY, or about 4h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 92 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.2 miles or 4h 43m 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 209.2 miles or 4h 43m
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 32m
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 Mina, 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.
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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 Mina, NY
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Mina, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 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 42
5 decision points cluster between mile 380 and 401.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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380 mi into trip|~7h 57m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
385.4 mi into trip|~8h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
385.7 mi into trip|~8h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
395.1 mi into trip|~8h 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
7
401.7 mi into trip|~8h 26m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.85 one way
$137.71 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg146 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$74.45
$148.91
premium
$4.92
$81.07
$162.15
diesel
$5.61
$92.36
$184.71
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
$69
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
125.5
1
$43.92
$20.08
Efficient EV
104.6
1
$36.60
$16.73
EV Truck/SUV
167.3
2
$58.56
$26.77
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Mina, NY
Late night
in Mina on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night
in Oyster Bay on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Clear
N 8 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:08PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:57PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
63°F
Waverly, NY
209 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
27 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
8h 55m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 419.8
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 419.8
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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 419.8
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 419.8
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 419.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 419.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive across New York. With zero highway share, this route emphasizes navigating through towns and along local thoroughfares rather than high-speed travel. The drive will feel more engaged, with frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different road segments. You'll be spending your time on roads like NY 430, Sherman-Findley Lake Road, and West Main Street. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road and its surroundings, making it a hands-on driving experience.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
74 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 380 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
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 42 significant decision points across 418.3 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 380 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 385.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 385.7 miles: 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 Mina, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
New York City
385.4 mi in|~8h 3m
Leonia
385.7 mi in|~8h 3m
Teaneck
385.7 mi in|~8h 3m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
388 mi in|~8h 7m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 209 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 380 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 385.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 385.7 miles: 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 Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.9 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.
