Spanning 67.7 miles, this journey from Tuckahoe to Oyster Bay is a straightforward transit within the Northeast region. You can expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $11, this is a budget-friendly excursion for those looking to travel between these two points. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, you won't encounter any major highway segments. It is a manageable distance, perfect for a quick change of scenery without the exhaustion of a multi-day haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Tuckahoe, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
27.6 mi
36m
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi
31m
Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
5m
Berry Hill Road
3.7 mi
6m
Sebonac Road
2.2 mi
4m
Jackson Avenue
1 mi
2m
South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
1m
County Road 39
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 27.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on this road
67 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shrubland Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 39
6
Continue on NY 27
24 mi·31 min·Sunrise Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Exit 57NToward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock RoadUse the right lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victory Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi·14 sec·Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
12
Merge onto I 495
28 mi·36 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 43Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, SyossetUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft·11 sec·North Service Road
15
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Jackson Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft·7 sec·Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi·4 min·Berry Hill Road
19
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Berry Hill Road
20
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft·2 sec·Berry Hill Road
21
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 16 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid local traffic congestion. Since there are 0 scheduled stops on this route, make sure you are fueled up and ready to go before you head out from Tuckahoe. Keep your $11 fuel estimate in mind, but remember to account for potential idling or heavy traffic which could affect your efficiency. Because this is a turn-heavy route, familiarize yourself with the path along Sebonac Road and County Road 39 before you depart to ensure a smoother experience. Embrace the short distance by taking your time and enjoying the local scenery as you navigate toward Oyster Bay.
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 32.8 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.6 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 46m 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 16m
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 Tuckahoe, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tuckahoe, NY
This is one driving day of about 65.6 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Tuckahoe, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 27.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
27.7 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
5
28 mi into trip|~39m in|CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Turn right onto CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.9 mi into trip|~44m in|Express Drive North
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
59.8 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.68
$23.35
premium
$4.92
$12.71
$25.43
diesel
$5.61
$14.48
$28.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.89
$3.15
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.74
$2.62
EV Truck/SUV
26.2
0
$9.18
$4.20
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Tuckahoe, NY
Morning
in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning
in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:39 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.
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 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you will navigate exclusively via local connectors like Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, and County Road 39. This profile means you should prepare for constant shifts in speed and frequent turns rather than the steady pace of an interstate. The road's personality is defined by its local character, offering a more hands-on driving experience than a typical highway sprint. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these roads creates a continuous, engaging path from start to finish.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 65.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (Express Drive North): 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.
Between Tuckahoe, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Bethpage and Syosset.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 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 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oyster Bay, NY before heading back.
