Origin
Patchogue, NY
Late night in Patchogue on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patchogue, 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
52m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patchogue, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 33.4-mile drive from Patchogue to Oyster Bay, NY, can be completed in about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing major roads like the Long Island Expressway. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, no overnight stays are necessary. You'll experience a direct and efficient drive through New York's Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 22.1 mi | 29m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Patchogue-Holbrook Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Waverly Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holbrook Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 22.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patchogue, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on South Ocean Avenue
460 ft
·
24 sec
·
South Ocean Avenue
2
Turn left onto Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 19
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Holbrook Road
4
Continue on CR 19
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Holbrook Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 19
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Waverly Avenue
6
Continue on CR 19
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Waverly Avenue
7
Continue on CR 19
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Express Drive North
231 ft
·
4 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495 west: New York
10
Merge onto I 495
22 mi
·
29 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
13
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
17
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
18
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Patchogue, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 19 / Holbrook Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 19 / Holbrook Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Express Drive North
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
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 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
7 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
52m 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?
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 52-minute trip, with 66% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.1 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. This route largely consists of fast-paced driving, punctuated by transitions onto local roads like Berry Hill Road and Patchogue-Holbrook Road as you approach your destination. The character is predominantly that of a functional, efficient transit corridor.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Berry Hill Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 19 / Holbrook Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 33.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (CR 19 / Holbrook Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Patchogue, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Bethpage
27.6 mi in
|
~41m
Syosset
27.6 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Patchogue, NY
Full guide →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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on Long Island Expressway. 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 Oyster Bay, 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 0.3 miles (CR 19 / Holbrook Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (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 Oyster Bay, 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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