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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Ghent, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

144.3 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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town in New York state

Ghent, NY

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Trip Overview

This 144.3-mile drive from Oyster Bay, NY, to Ghent, NY, is a manageable 3-hour and 20-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With 86% highway driving, expect a focused, efficient travel experience. Your estimated fuel cost is around $24, and the route primarily utilizes the Taconic State Parkway, I-684, and I-84. This trip is entirely within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two New York destinations. Given its relatively short duration, you can easily complete this drive and arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 42.7 mi 57m
I 684 27 mi 31m
I 84 15.4 mi 18m
Hutchinson River Parkway 13.5 mi 19m
Northern Boulevard 13.4 mi 22m
State Highway 9H 7.4 mi 10m
State Route 66 6.9 mi 10m
State Highway 82 4.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 42.7 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.2 mi · 18 sec · New England Thruway
14

Take the exit

430 ft · 14 sec
Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Merge onto HR

14 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 684

26 mi · 30 min · I 684
19

Continue on I 684

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 9W Toward I 84 West: Newburgh Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 52B Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany Use the slight right lane.
23

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

43 mi · 57 min · Taconic State Parkway
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
25

Keep slight right at fork

401 ft · 14 sec
26

Turn straight onto NY 82

4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
27

Turn right onto NY 9H; NY 23

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9H
28

Turn right onto NY 66

6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 66
29

Turn left onto Garage Place Road

57 ft · 2 sec · Garage Place Road
30

Arrive at destination

Garage Place Road

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 20-minute trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Oyster Bay in the morning will allow you to reach Ghent well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 42.7 miles, you can easily manage your fuel and rest needs. Consider filling up your tank before you leave Oyster Bay to account for the $24 fuel cost and minimize stops. The Taconic State Parkway is known for its scenic beauty, so keep an eye out for any designated pull-offs to stretch your legs if needed.

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 72.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.7 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 32 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.2 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ghent, 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.

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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 Oyster Bay, NY

This is one driving day of about 144.3 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Oyster Bay, 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 Taconic State Parkway for about 42.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ossining, NY

72 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

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Carmel, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.2 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Coffee Stop

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.9

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 10.3

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 10.3

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.6

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10 mile 41.2

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20.6

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $30 to $50 mile 30.9

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 10.3

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 134

Athens, New York

Hours: Closed

+18389450702

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.9

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 123.7

Ancram, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Oyster Bay, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 92.8

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 10.3

Port Washington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.9

Goldens Bridge, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.9

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.9

Goldens Bridge, New York

+18336322778

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

East Fishkill Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.6 mi from route

Shore Road Yard

1.8 mi from route

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oyster Bay, New York

+15166246202

Visit website

Lake Taghkanic State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 123.7

Ancram, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15188513631

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.2

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 41.2

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Can You Escape? LI

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 10.3

Mineola, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15162469939

Visit website

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 37.5 — 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
23.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
8
23.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
8
37.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.75 one way

$47.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $25.68 $51.37
premium $4.92 $27.97 $55.94
diesel $5.61 $31.86 $63.72

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$24

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.3 0 $15.15 $6.93
Efficient EV 36.1 0 $12.63 $5.77
EV Truck/SUV 57.7 0 $20.20 $9.24

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ghent, NY

Morning in Ghent on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

27 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

3h 20m 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

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 24.9
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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 19.9
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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 19.9
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 19.9
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...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 19.9
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 19.9
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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience efficient travel for much of the journey, including a significant stretch of 42.7 miles on the Taconic State Parkway. While the specific road conditions can vary, the profile suggests a generally smooth and direct path, minimizing complex turns or city navigation. Expect a consistent driving experience as you make your way north.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.7 mi on Taconic State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. 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

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 22 significant decision points across 144.3 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 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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Ghent, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Hutchinson Parkway North, Hutchinson River Parkway North and Taconic State Parkway North - among others.

Cross Island Parkway North

15.1 mi in | ~25m

Bronx

17.6 mi in | ~29m

New England

17.6 mi in | ~29m

Hutchinson Parkway North

23.7 mi in | ~39m

Hutchinson River Parkway North

23.8 mi in | ~39m

Taconic State Parkway North

81.6 mi in | ~1h 52m

Albany

81.6 mi in | ~1h 52m

Hudson

124.8 mi in | ~2h 51m

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

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 3h 20m. Total distance: 144.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.7 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 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.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Ghent, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Ghent, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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