Origin
Stony Brook, NY
Late night in Stony Brook on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Brook, NY to Oyster Bay, 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
28.2 mi
45 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Brook, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Stony Brook to Oyster Bay is 28.2 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Fort Salonga Road, East Main Street, and Northern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You won't need to budget for an overnight stay, making it a flexible option for a leisurely afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Country Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Landing Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Edgewood Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Salonga Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Brook, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Cedar Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cedar Street
2
Turn left onto Christian Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Christian Avenue
3
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Country Road
5
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
6
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Country Road
7
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgewood Avenue
8
Turn right onto Landing Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Landing Avenue
9
Turn left onto Rose Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rose Street
10
Continue on NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 25A
12
Continue on NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on NY 25A
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NY 25A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Salonga Road
15
Continue on NY 25A
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
18
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
20
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Berry Hill Road
21
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
22
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Christian Avenue
Turn left onto Christian Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Edgewood Avenue
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Landing Avenue
Turn right onto Landing Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Rose Street
Turn left onto Rose Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.17 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
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 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 warmer 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the full 28.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or stop is 6.9 miles on Fort Salonga Road. Expect to encounter typical suburban traffic patterns and intersections as you make your way through the area. The pace will be dictated by local speed limits and traffic signals rather than high-speed cruising.
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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Christian Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Christian Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Edgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Landing Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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
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 48m. Total distance: 28.2 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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: near the start (Christian Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Edgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Landing Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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