Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Crugers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oyster Bay, NY
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Crugers, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 56.2-mile drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Crugers, NY takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate via Northern Boulevard and NY 9A, with a significant portion on the Sprain Brook Parkway. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, making it an engaging journey. Since it's a relatively short trip within the same state and region, it offers a lot of flexibility for timing your departure and any potential brief stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.1 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 13.4 mi | 22m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| NY 9A | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| 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:
Northern Boulevard
— 13.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Crugers, 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 Bridge
Use 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 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use 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 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use 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 13
Toward Conner Street
Use 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 West
Use 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 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Use 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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NY 9A: Montrose, Buchanan
30
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto Springvale Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springvale Road
32
Arrive at destination
Springvale Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour and a half, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip. You can easily depart any time of day without needing to split the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $9, and plan for quick breaks as needed. A specific tip for this drive is to be aware of the transition onto the Sprain Brook Parkway; it's a good point to adjust your speed and prepare for parkway driving. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter route offers.
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 28.1 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.1 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crugers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 56.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Oyster Bay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Northern Boulevard for about 13.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Oyster Bay, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 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
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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
$9
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Crugers, NY
Morning in Crugers on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
28 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
14 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
1h 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.
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 23.3
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 23.3
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 21.3
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 21.3
View on nps.gov
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 21.3
View on nps.gov
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 21.3
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 mixed driving experience on this route, with 38% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on Northern Boulevard, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the drive transitions between parkways and state routes, providing a dynamic feel. This isn't a monotonous interstate journey; instead, it offers a blend of faster-paced sections and more localized road segments, keeping your attention without feeling overly demanding.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Northern Boulevard.
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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 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.
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 Oyster Bay, NY and Crugers, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
Cross Island Parkway North
15.1 mi in
|
~25m
Bronx
17.6 mi in
|
~29m
New England
17.6 mi in
|
~29m
Cross County Parkway West
28.8 mi in
|
~48m
Bronx Parkway North
29.8 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Crugers, NY
Full guide →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 1h 31m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 13.4 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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 Crugers, 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 Stonewall 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 Crugers, 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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