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Trip from Oswegatchie, 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

6h 34m

Distance

371.9 mi

599 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 22m ★
6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 41m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Oswegatchie, NY, NY

Oswegatchie, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Embarking from Oswegatchie, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, this 371.9-mile journey will take approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, with a fuel cost estimated at $61. This route stays within the Northeast region, traversing New York state from its northern reaches to its southern coastal area. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive rather than an interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop, you'll have flexibility in pacing your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

186 miles from Oswegatchie, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mill Road
County Road 60
State Route 3
Highway 812
State Street
Main Street
Indian River Road
East State Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oswegatchie, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.

1

Start on Oswegatchie Trail

0.7 mi · 2 min · Oswegatchie Trail
2

Turn right onto Mill Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Mill Road
3

Continue on County Road 60

522 ft · 30 sec · County Road 60
4

Turn left onto State Route 3

17 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
5

Continue on State Highway 812

0.3 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 812
6

Continue on State Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street
7

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Continue on State Route 3

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
9

Turn left onto Indian River Road

5.7 mi · 6 min · Indian River Road
10

Continue on Indian River Road

10 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road
11

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
12

Continue on State Highway 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812
13

Turn left onto East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
14

Continue on Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road
15

Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
16

Continue on State Highway 12

0.8 mi · 52 sec · State Highway 12
17

Continue on Erwin Parkway

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
18

Continue on State Highway 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12
19

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 38 sec
20

Merge slight left onto State Route 49

0.4 mi · 27 sec · State Route 49
21

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 13 sec
22

Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Genesee Street South
23

Keep slight left to continue on I 90

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 90
24

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 90 East
25

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
26

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
27

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
28

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
29

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
30

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
31

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
32

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
33

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
34

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
35

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
36

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
37

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
38

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
39

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
40

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
41

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
42

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
43

Continue on Clearview Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
44

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
45

Continue on Clearview Expressway

456 ft · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
46

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
47

Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
48

Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
49

Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

259 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
50

Continue on Pine Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
51

Continue on South Street

105 ft · 6 sec · South Street
52

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
53

Continue on Berry Hill Road

62 ft · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
54

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 34-minute driving duration, starting your trip from Oswegatchie in the morning is advisable to reach Oyster Bay with ample daylight. The $61 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, and with only one stop suggested, you can choose a convenient point for a break or meal. Pay attention to the numerous turns indicated by the route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; it's wise to have your navigation system clearly set up. This route's local nature means you'll encounter varied speed limits and road conditions, so staying alert is key.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186 miles from Oswegatchie, NY, or about 3h 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 82 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 186 miles or 3h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 30m

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 Oswegatchie, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oswegatchie, NY

This is one driving day of about 371.9 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Oswegatchie, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schenectady, NY

186 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Camden, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186 miles from Oswegatchie, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.22 one way

$122.43 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.20 $132.39
premium $4.92 $72.08 $144.16
diesel $5.61 $82.11 $164.22

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$61

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.6 1 $39.05 $17.85
Efficient EV 93 1 $32.54 $14.88
EV Truck/SUV 148.8 1 $52.07 $23.80

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

44 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 15, 2026

Origin

Oswegatchie, NY

Morning in Oswegatchie on Sunday

Local time

7:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

7:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 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

6h 34m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Mill Road, County Road 60, and State Route 3, which means you'll be making frequent turns. There isn't a 'longest stretch' data point, suggesting a continuous engagement with the road network. The absence of significant highway time means you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you travel through varied local terrain.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Mill Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oswegatchie, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,364 ft 46 ft

Total Climb

650 ft

Total Descent

1,967 ft

Highest Point

1,364 ft

Elevation Range

1,317 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Oswegatchie, 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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 371.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oswegatchie, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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