Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Village of the Branch, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay to Village of the Branch is 23 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Fort Salonga Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, making it a relaxed option for a quick local excursion. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger itinerary. Consider this if you're looking for an easy transition between two points on Long Island without significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Berry Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Saint Johnland Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Village of the Branch, NY.
Start on Berry Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
Turn left onto Berry Hill Road
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
Turn right onto NY 108
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on NY 25A
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Turn right onto NY 25A
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Berry Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Village of the Branch on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. You'll cover 23 miles without encountering any limited-access highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 6.9 miles along Fort Salonga Road. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through local streets and main thoroughfares.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 5 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 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.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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