Origin
Newfane, NY
Night in Newfane on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newfane, 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
8h 48m
Distance
409.7 mi
659 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 41m
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6 AM
8h 49m
8 AM
9h 4m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 53m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 4m
8 PM
8h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newfane, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 409.7-mile journey from Newfane, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, with an estimated drive time of 8 hours and 48 minutes. This trip primarily utilizes I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, making for a significant portion of highway driving at 48%. Given the duration and distance, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to enjoy the drive. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $67. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience across New York.
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
204.9 miles from Newfane, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Northern Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfane, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Ketchum Avenue
65 ft
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11 sec
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Ketchum Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 78
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on NY 78
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Lockport-Olcott Road
4
Turn left onto Dale Road
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Dale Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Hess Road
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Hess Road
6
Turn left onto NY 104
2.8 mi
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4 min
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Ridge Road
7
Turn right onto CR 118
3.2 mi
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4 min
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Orangeport Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31
5.7 mi
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7 min
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Rochester Road
9
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Telegraph Road
10
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi
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5 min
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Maple Ridge Road
11
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
12
Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi
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56 sec
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East Center Street
13
Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Million Dollar Highway
14
Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi
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8 min
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State Route 31
15
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi
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2 min
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West Avenue
16
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
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4 min
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State Route 31
17
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Fancher Road
18
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
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18 sec
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State Route 31
19
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Holley Road
20
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
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36 sec
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West Albion Street
21
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
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7 sec
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Wright Street
22
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
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5 sec
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Public Square
23
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
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5 sec
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Mechanic Street
24
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
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1 min
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State Street
25
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Brockport-Holley Road
26
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Avenue
27
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Redman Road
28
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Fourth Section Road
29
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
30
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
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8 min
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NY 531
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
32
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
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26 min
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Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
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42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
34
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
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34 min
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New York State Thruway
35
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
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7 sec
37
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
38
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
39
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
40
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
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12 sec
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State Street
42
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Dill Street
43
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
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16 sec
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Loop Road
44
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
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9 min
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Genesee Street
45
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
46
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
47
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
48
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
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7 min
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State Route 41
49
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
50
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
51
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
52
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
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1 min
Use the left lane.
53
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
54
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
56
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
58
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
59
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
60
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
61
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
62
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
64
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
66
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
67
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
68
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
69
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
71
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
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
73
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.
74
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
75
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
77
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
78
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
79
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
80
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
81
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
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Clearview Expressway
82
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
·
24 min
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Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
83
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Jericho Oyster Bay Road
84
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
85
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
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Oyster Bay Road
86
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
87
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
88
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
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Berry Hill Road
89
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
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2 sec
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Berry Hill Road
90
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 48-minute drive, consider departing early to maximize daylight and allow for two stops. Splitting the 409.7 miles over two days is highly recommended; a good midpoint could place you around the halfway mark after about 4.5 hours of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 98.8-mile stretch on I 81, where services might be less frequent. Planning your overnight stay around the two-day recommendation will help you avoid rushing and enjoy the transitions between the main highways and local roads.
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 204.9 miles from Newfane, NY, or about 4h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 90 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.9 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 204.9 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 23m
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 Newfane, 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 Newfane, NY
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Newfane, 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 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
205 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 Union, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
205 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 205 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.9 miles from Newfane, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 205 miles or 4.4 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 485 decision points cluster between mile 112 and 386.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
112 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
262.3 mi into trip
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~5h 40m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
376.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 55m 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
377.1 mi into trip
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~7h 56m 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
386.5 mi into trip
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~8h 10m 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
$67.44 one way
$134.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $72.92 | $145.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $79.41 | $158.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.46 | $180.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.05
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$67
Tolls
$24
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: 143.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.9 | 1 | $43.02 | $19.67 |
| Efficient EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.85 | $16.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.9 | 2 | $57.36 | $26.22 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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
Night in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
205 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
5 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 48m 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 381.4
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 127.1
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 381.4
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 113
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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 381.4
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 381.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that blends highway cruising with a more 'turn-heavy local drive' feel, particularly as you approach your destination. While nearly half the route is on highways, the profile suggests a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous interstate journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a solid period of steady travel. This route is designed for two recommended days, hinting at opportunities to break up the drive and experience varied road conditions.
Only 48% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
90 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
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 112 miles in.
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 48 significant decision points across 409.7 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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newfane, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
112 mi in
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~2h 23m
Mt Pocono
262.3 mi in
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~5h 40m
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via US 6
Milford
263 mi in
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~5h 41m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
376.8 mi in
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~7h 55m
Leonia
377.1 mi in
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~7h 56m
Teaneck
377.1 mi in
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~7h 56m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
379.4 mi in
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~8h
About the Cities
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 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 98.8 miles on I 81. 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 205 miles on day one.
Expect about $24.05 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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.6 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.
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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