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Trip from Peach Lake, 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

1h 40m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

census designated place in New York, United States

Peach Lake, NY

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Peach Lake, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m via I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey between two points in the Northeast. You'll find it to be a highway-focused drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The relatively short distance and estimated duration suggest this is a perfect day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Peach Lake, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 27.4 mi 32m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
Hutchinson River Parkway 13.6 mi 19m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Bruckner Expressway 1.3 mi 2m
Peach Lake Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 27.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on White Oak Lane

139 ft · 10 sec · White Oak Lane
2

Turn left onto Spruce Lane

158 ft · 8 sec · Spruce Lane
3

Turn right onto Vails Lake Shore Drive

201 ft · 10 sec · Vails Lake Shore Drive
4

Turn right onto Vail Grove

261 ft · 17 sec · Vail Grove
5

Turn left onto NY 121

1.3 mi · 2 min · Peach Lake Road
6

Turn left onto US 6; US 202

1.1 mi · 1 min · Danbury Road
Toward Brewster
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Toward Newburgh, White Plains
8

Continue on I 684

27 mi · 32 min · I 684
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

141 ft · 4 sec
Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 95

0.4 mi · 31 sec · New England Thruway
15

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
21

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
23

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
25

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
27

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
28

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
29

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

Given the 1h 40m drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or spontaneous stops. With a fuel cost estimate of around $12, you likely won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to signage as you transition between I 684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, as these are key points in the route.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Peach Lake, NY, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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 Peach Lake, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peach Lake, NY

This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Peach Lake, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 27.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

35 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

Bedford Hills, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Peach Lake, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.4 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
30.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
39.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
45.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

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 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
45.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.56 one way

$23.11 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.50 $24.99
premium $4.92 $13.61 $27.21
diesel $5.61 $15.50 $31.00

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

$12

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Peach Lake, NY

Morning in Peach Lake on Sunday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Mount Vernon, NY

35 mi in

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

3 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

1h 40m 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 48.4
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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 48.4
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 53.3
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 ~29 min detour Free near mile 48.4
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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 53.3
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 ~32 min detour Free near mile 53.3
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 66% of the journey on major roadways like I 684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Expect a good amount of time spent on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.4 miles on I 684, offering a consistent driving experience for a significant portion of the trip. While the majority is highway, keep an eye out for transitions as you navigate toward Northern Boulevard and your final destination.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on I 684.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Peach Lake, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.

New York City

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Long Island

47.5 mi in | ~1h 2m | via I 695

About the Cities

Starting in Peach Lake, NY

Full guide →

Arriving 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 1h 40m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 684. 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.

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 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (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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