Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westhampton Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Oyster Bay, NY
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Westhampton Beach to Oyster Bay is 55.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and West Montauk Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways, offering a straightforward journey. It's a manageable distance for a single day, ideal if you're looking for a relatively quick transfer between locations on Long Island.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 27.6 mi | 36m |
| Sunrise Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| West Montauk Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Horseblock Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Mill Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Beach Lane | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westhampton Beach, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
Start on Dune Road
Turn right onto Beach Lane
Continue on Mill Road
Enter roundabout onto Mill Road
Continue on Mill Road
Turn left onto CR 80
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 55
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 56
Turn right onto CR 16
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Continue on Jackson Avenue
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Westhampton Beach, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 49.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Mill Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp toward NY 27 west: New York
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.12 one way
$18.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Westhampton Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Patchy Fog
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Night in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
28 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like the Long Island Expressway, with your longest uninterrupted drive being 27.6 miles on this highway. The remainder of the trip will likely involve navigating through local roads, providing a change of pace from the faster highway segments. Be prepared for this blend of speeds and road types as you make your way across Long Island.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Mill Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.7 miles (Mill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westhampton Beach, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Bethpage and Syosset.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
Bethpage
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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