Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Stony Brook, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Stony Brook, NY
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Trip Overview
Oyster Bay to Stony Brook is 28.3 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Fort Salonga Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s a straightforward drive that won't eat up your day, making it ideal for a leisurely excursion or a quick errand. You'll be on surface roads the entire way, so expect traffic lights and local intersections rather than high-speed cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Country Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Berry Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Landing Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Salonga Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Stony Brook, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
288 ft
·
21 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
324 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn left onto Berry Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
5
Turn right onto NY 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
7
Continue on NY 25A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on NY 25A
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NY 25A
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fort Salonga Road
11
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 25A
13
Continue on NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Rose Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rose Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Landing Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Landing Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgewood Avenue
17
Turn left onto NY 25A
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Country Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
19
Continue on NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Country Road
20
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Christian Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Christian Avenue
22
Turn right onto Cedar Street
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cedar Street
23
Arrive at destination
Cedar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 106 / South Street
Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Berry Hill Road
Turn left onto Berry Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Landing Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Landing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NY 25A / North Country Road
Turn left onto NY 25A / North Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Stony Brook, NY
Late night in Stony Brook on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the full 28.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant intersection or change in road name is 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. Expect to encounter traffic lights and typical suburban intersections throughout your drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Fort Salonga Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Berry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Lawrence Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Stony Brook, NY
Full guide →Stony Brook is a hamlet bordering the Long Island Sound, located in northern Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York. This historic town is home to Stony Brook University, The Stony Brook School, Three Village School District, and the “Stony Brook Village.”
Top landmarks
- • Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages — art museum, local history museum, transport museum in Stony Brook, New York
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 48m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Stony Brook, 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 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Berry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Lawrence Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stony Brook, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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