Origin
North Valley Stream, NY
Morning in North Valley Stream on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Valley Stream, 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
31m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Valley Stream, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion on Long Island, the 18.4-mile trip from North Valley Stream to Oyster Bay is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Expect the drive to take about 31 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it a highly efficient transition between these two Northeast locations. You will navigate primarily via Jericho Turnpike, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, and Covert Avenue to complete the journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an extremely affordable outing. Because the entire trip is less than 20 miles, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. This route offers a straightforward, no-nonsense path that is perfect for those who prefer to keep travel time to a minimum while staying within New York state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 9 mi | 15m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Covert Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Meacham Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dutch Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Fletcher Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley Stream, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on North Fletcher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Fletcher Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Dutch Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dutch Broadway
3
Turn left onto Meacham Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Meacham Avenue
4
Continue on Covert Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Covert Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 25
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
7
Turn straight onto NY 106; NY 107
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
8
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
9
Turn slight right onto NY 106
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Toward NY 106 North: Oyster Bay
10
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
12
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
14
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
15
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
16
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dutch Broadway
Turn sharp right onto Dutch Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Meacham Avenue
Turn left onto Meacham Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Berry Hill Road
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Jericho Turnpike
(9 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that balances local navigation with faster stretches. You will spend 49% of your time on highways, providing a decent pace before you transition to more localized roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 9-mile stretch on Jericho Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you move from North Valley Stream toward Oyster Bay, the road character shifts from suburban thoroughfares to the specific corridors of Jericho Oyster Bay Road. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a variety of driving environments that keep the experience engaging without being overwhelming. The combination of these road types ensures you get a steady flow of movement throughout the half-hour drive.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Jericho Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dutch Broadway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dutch Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (Meacham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →Founded 1667
Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
Top landmarks
- • Christ Church — historic Episcopal parish in Oyster Bay, New York, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Jericho Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dutch Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (Meacham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oyster Bay, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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