Spanning 61.2 miles from Oyster Bay to Annsville, this trip is a straightforward journey through the Northeast that takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes to complete. You can easily tackle this distance in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of roughly $10, it is a cost-effective route that keeps your travel expenses low. The path utilizes a combination of Northern Boulevard, the Sprain Brook Parkway, and NY 9A to guide you across the region. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip lodging.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.6 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 9A
14.7 mi
22m
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi
22m
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi
17m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.5 mi
3m
South Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi
3m
Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
3m
New England Thruway
2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NY 9A
— 14.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Annsville, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
288 ft·21 sec·Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
429 ft·9 sec·South Street
3
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
4
Continue on NY 106
0.7 mi·1 min·Oyster Bay Road
5
Turn right onto NY 25A
13 mi·22 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone BridgeUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi·3 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 33Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New EnglandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
10
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi·1 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi·2 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10Toward I 695 North: New HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi·1 min·Bruckner Expressway
13
Continue on I 95
2.0 mi·3 min·New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
351 ft·16 sec
Exit 13Toward Conner StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Tillotson Avenue
16
Turn left onto Conner Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Conner Street
17
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi·59 sec·Provost Avenue
18
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi·17 sec·South 3rd Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto NY 22
2.3 mi·3 min·South Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway WestUse the left lane.
21
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.6 mi·54 sec·Cross County Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 6Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain ParkwayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
0.3 mi·32 sec·Bronx River Parkway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi·17 min·Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi·2 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 9A, NY 100 NorthUse the slight right lane.
28
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
15 mi·22 min·NY 9A; NY 100
29
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
30
Enter roundabout onto US 9
21 ft·0 sec·Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
31
Continue on US 9
0.6 mi·44 sec·Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
32
Turn right onto Roa Hook Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Roa Hook Road
33
Turn slight right onto Old Albany Post Road
151 ft·4 sec·Old Albany Post Road
34
Arrive at destination
Old Albany Post Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 37 minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it suits your plans. While there are no formal stops scheduled, the lack of a mandatory break allows you to reach Annsville efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as your $10 budget assumes a standard vehicle efficiency for this 61.2-mile distance. Because you are navigating a mix of roads including the Sprain Brook Parkway, stay alert for shifts in speed limits and traffic density. A pro tip for this route is to monitor local traffic reports for the Sprain Brook Parkway, as conditions there can fluctuate and impact your travel time significantly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.6 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annsville, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Oyster Bay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 9A for about 14.7 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.6 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
17.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
20.7 mi into trip|~35m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
29.6 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
29.8 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
8
44.9 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.07 one way
$20.15 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.89
$21.79
premium
$4.92
$11.86
$23.72
diesel
$5.61
$13.51
$27.02
Estimated Tolls: $6.69
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(2 mi)$0.14
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.4
0
$6.43
$2.94
Efficient EV
15.3
0
$5.35
$2.45
EV Truck/SUV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning
in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Annsville, NY
Morning
in Annsville on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
31 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
17 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
1h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 23.2
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 23.2
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 21.1
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 21.1
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 21.1
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 21.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and faster parkway segments. Only 35% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you will navigate a variety of road types rather than facing a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on NY 9A, which covers 14.7 miles of the journey. This variety keeps the drive engaging, shifting from the nuances of surface streets to the more fluid pace of the parkway. Prepare for a dynamic experience behind the wheel where the road conditions change frequently as you progress toward your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on NY 9A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
386 ft5 ft
Total Climb
647 ft
Total Descent
688 ft
Highest Point
386 ft
~40.8 mi in
Elevation Range
381 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Annsville, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on NY 9A. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.69 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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.
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 Annsville, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 Annsville, NY before heading back.
