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Trip from Parishville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

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

Drive Time

8h

Distance

368.9 mi

594 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 52m ★
6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 56m

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

Downtown Parishville, NY, NY

Parishville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

This 368.9-mile journey from Parishville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY will take approximately 8 hours to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $61, this drive is best split over two days, especially given its turn-heavy local drive profile. You'll spend about 50% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 118.6 miles on I 87. This route keeps you within the Northeast region of the US, traversing New York State from its northern reaches down to Long Island. It's a solid option if you're looking for a manageable, two-day trip with a mix of road types.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

184.5 miles from Parishville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 103.7 mi 2h 1m
Santa Clara Road 20.9 mi 31m
State Highway 73 18.7 mi 27m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Adirondack Trail 8.9 mi 12m
Main Street 6.9 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Catherine Street

31 ft · 3 sec · Catherine Street
2

Turn right onto NY 72

6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto NY 11B

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 11B
4

Turn right onto NY 458

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
5

Turn slight right onto NY 458

4.0 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto NY 458

17 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30

8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail
8

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
9

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
10

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
11

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
12

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street
13

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
14

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street
16

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street
17

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue
18

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road
19

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
20

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road
21

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
22

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
23

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73
24

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
25

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South
26

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
31

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
32

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
38

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
40

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
44

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
45

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
49

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
50

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
51

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
52

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
53

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
54

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
55

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
56

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
57

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to split it over two days. With two recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear break is 118.6 miles on I 87. Planning your overnight stop roughly halfway through will break up the 368.9 miles nicely and allow for a more relaxed pace, making your arrival in Oyster Bay more enjoyable.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.5 miles from Parishville, NY, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 184.5 miles or 4h 8m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 184.5 miles or 4h 8m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Parishville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parishville, NY

Aim for roughly 184 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 184 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Parishville, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

184 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Albany, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

184 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 184 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfmoon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.5 miles from Parishville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 184 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 196.8 and 345.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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196.8 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
197.6 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York
9
315.3 mi into trip | ~6h 41m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
316.7 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
345.8 mi into trip | ~7h 22m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.72 one way

$121.45 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $65.66 $131.32
premium $4.92 $71.50 $143.00
diesel $5.61 $81.45 $162.90

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
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

$61

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.7 1 $38.73 $17.71
Efficient EV 92.2 1 $32.28 $14.76
EV Truck/SUV 147.6 1 $51.65 $23.61

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Parishville, NY

Late night in Parishville on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8 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

8h on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 343.5
View on nps.gov
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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 343.5
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 178.1
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 343.5
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 343.5
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 343.5
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 dynamic driving experience on this route, which features a significant 50% highway share. While you'll encounter stretches like the 118.6-mile segment on I 87, the overall profile is that of a turn-heavy local drive. This means the road will likely shift between faster-paced highway travel and more intricate local roads. The transition between these different driving styles will be a key characteristic of your journey, requiring you to adjust your speed and attention as you navigate.

Only 50% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 196.8 miles in near I 87.

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 31 significant decision points across 368.9 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 196.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 315.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Parishville, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.

Albany

196.8 mi in | ~4h 23m | via I 87

New York

196.8 mi in | ~4h 23m | via I 87

Buffalo

196.8 mi in | ~4h 23m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

330.8 mi in | ~7h 1m

Fort Lee

330.8 mi in | ~7h 1m

About the Cities

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 184 miles on day one.

Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Oyster Bay, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 196.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 315.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oyster Bay, NY before the return drive.

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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