Origin
Thomaston, NY
Morning in Thomaston on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomaston, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomaston, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Thomaston to Oyster Bay is 12.5 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Northern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is entirely on surface roads, making it a straightforward local transit. Given its brief length, it's ideal for a quick errand or a scenic detour without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Susquehanna Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Berry Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 10.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Linden Street
456 ft
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue
520 ft
·
25 sec
·
Susquehanna Avenue
4
Turn left onto NY 25A
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
6
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
8
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
10
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
11
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
12
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Linden Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Linden Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Susquehanna Avenue
Turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Berry Hill Road
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Oyster Bay on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
4 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
21m 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?
You'll be on surface roads for the entire 12.5 miles, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on Northern Boulevard. Expect a consistent pace without the interruptions typical of highway exits. The route is primarily surface roads, so you'll be navigating local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Northern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Linden Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.5 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Linden Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Susquehanna Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Thomaston, 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 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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 (Linden Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Susquehanna Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall 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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