Origin
Uniondale, NY
Late night in Uniondale on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uniondale, 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
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uniondale, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Uniondale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is 13.9 miles and takes about 23m via Jericho Oyster Bay Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically New York state. It's a very straightforward trip, mostly on local roads, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a way to connect two points without much fuss. You won't be spending much on gas, and the minimal drive time means you can easily fit it into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Newbridge Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Front Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Uniondale Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniondale, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jerusalem Avenue
3
Turn right onto Uniondale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Uniondale Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 102
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
5
Turn right onto NY 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
6
Turn left onto NY 106
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Newbridge Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Duffy Avenue
304 ft
·
11 sec
·
Duffy Avenue
8
Continue on Nelson Avenue
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Nelson Avenue
9
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jerusalem Avenue
10
Turn left onto NY 107
346 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 107
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
13
Turn slight right onto NY 106
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Toward NY 106 North: Oyster Bay
14
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
16
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
18
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
20
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jerusalem Avenue
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 106 / North Newbridge Road
Turn left onto NY 106 / North Newbridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Jerusalem Avenue
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 107 / South Broadway
Turn left onto NY 107 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph
5% chance
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
9 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 6% on highways. You'll encounter 3.7 miles on Jericho Oyster Bay Road as the longest continuous stretch without a significant turn. Expect to navigate through mostly local streets, so keep an eye out for frequent intersections and potentially slower traffic as you get closer to your destination.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Jericho Oyster Bay Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jerusalem Avenue.
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 13.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Jerusalem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (NY 106 / North Newbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
250 ft
46 ft
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
250 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
203 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Uniondale, 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 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Jericho Oyster Bay Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Hempstead Turnpike. 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: near the start (Jerusalem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (NY 106 / North Newbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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