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Trip from Otselic, 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

5h 11m

Distance

239.6 mi

386 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 58m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m

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

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Otselic, NY

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Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Otselic, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, covers 239.6 miles and is estimated to take about 5 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 75% of it on major roads, making it a feasible one-day trip. You can expect to spend around $39 on fuel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 106 miles along NY 17. The drive is efficient and direct, suitable for those looking to reach their destination without significant detours. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel experience consistent.

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

119.8 miles from Otselic, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 106 mi 2h 12m
State Highway 8 36.8 mi 41m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
County Road 16 11.8 mi 16m
Rexford Street 8.3 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 106 mi, about 2h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 80

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Route 80
2

At end of road, turn left onto NY 26

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 26
3

Turn left onto CR 16

12 mi · 16 min · County Road 16
4

Turn left onto NY 23

1.2 mi · 1 min · NY 23
5

Turn left onto CR 44

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 44
6

Turn right onto NY 12

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 12
7

Continue on NY 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
8

Turn left onto NY 23

8.3 mi · 9 min · Rexford Street
9

Turn right onto NY 8

18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
10

Continue on NY 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Airport Road
11

Continue on NY 8

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 8
12

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street
13

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.4 mi · 44 sec · State Highway 10
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
15

Merge onto NY 17

105 mi · 2 hr 11 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
24

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
25

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
29

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
31

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

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.
33

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
34

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
38

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
39

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
40

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
41

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
42

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
43

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
44

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
45

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
46

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 11-minute drive, starting early is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially if you're aiming to complete it in a single day. With only one stop suggested, plan it strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark or after a long stretch like the 106 miles on NY 17. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $39, and it's always wise to top up before embarking on longer highway segments. Given the manageable distance and highway focus, you have flexibility, but a well-timed rest stop will ensure a more comfortable arrival in Oyster Bay.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.8 miles from Otselic, NY, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106 miles.

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 53 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.8 miles or 2h 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 5m

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 Otselic, 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 Otselic, NY

This is one driving day of about 239.6 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Otselic, 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.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 106 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

120 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

Sidney, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.8 miles from Otselic, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 222.5

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, New York

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 205.4

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 222.5

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 205.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.2

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 205.4

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 205.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 222.5

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 188.3

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 188.3

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 205.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 205.4

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 205.4

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 205.4

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 154.1

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.2

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.2

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 188.3

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.2

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 154.1

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 239.6

Oyster Bay, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.2

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 239.6

Oyster Bay, New York

+15166246202

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 205.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 205.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 205.4

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 205.4

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 205.4

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 205.4

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 205.4

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 170.8 and 216.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
170.8 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
171.5 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
186 mi into trip | ~3h 51m 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
187.4 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | 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
216.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.44 one way

$78.88 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $42.65 $85.29
premium $4.92 $46.44 $92.88
diesel $5.61 $52.90 $105.80

Estimated Tolls: $23.23

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$39

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.9 0 $25.16 $11.50
Efficient EV 59.9 0 $20.97 $9.58
EV Truck/SUV 95.8 1 $33.54 $15.33

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Otselic, NY

Late night in Otselic on Sunday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

120 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.

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

12 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

5h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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 ~29 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans heavily towards a highway-focused profile, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster-paced roads like NY 17 and State Highway 8. With 75% of the journey on highways, expect a relatively smooth and direct experience. The longest continuous stretch on NY 17 spans 106 miles, offering a good opportunity to settle in for a longer driving segment. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Northern Boulevard suggests a transition into more local or arterial roads as you approach your destination, offering a slight change of pace.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 170.8 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 27 significant decision points across 239.6 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 170.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186 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.

Between Otselic, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Nyst: Albany

170.8 mi in | ~3h 33m

New York City

170.8 mi in | ~3h 33m

Gsp South: Paterson

201.5 mi in | ~4h 12m

Fort Lee

201.5 mi in | ~4h 12m

New York

201.5 mi in | ~4h 12m

About the Cities

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

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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.

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 239.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $23.23 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 170.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186 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 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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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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