Origin
Wyandanch, NY
Evening in Wyandanch on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyandanch, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyandanch, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 14.8-mile drive from Wyandanch to Oyster Bay in New York is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 28 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's a budget-friendly excursion. The journey primarily utilizes the Long Island Expressway, Berry Hill Road, and Colonial Springs Road, offering a straightforward trip through the Northeast region. Given its brevity and minimal stops recommended, this route is perfect for a quick outing or as a segment of a larger Long Island exploration. You'll find the drive generally convenient for a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Colonial Springs Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Pinelawn Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Service Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyandanch, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on CR 2
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Straight Path
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Winter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winter Avenue
3
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Washington Avenue
4
Turn right onto North 18th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 18th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
6
Continue on Colonial Springs Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Colonial Springs Road
7
Turn right onto CR 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinelawn Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
10
Merge onto I 495
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
13
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
17
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
18
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 3 / Pinelawn Road
Turn right onto CR 3 / Pinelawn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Service Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
N 8 mph
54% 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
13 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
28m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the majority of this 14.8-mile trip. While 25% of the route involves highway driving, including a longest stretch of 3.8 miles on the Long Island Expressway, the character shifts to more local roads. This means you'll encounter more turns and varied road conditions as you progress. The drive is not a monotonous interstate experience; rather, it’s a blend of quicker highway sections and more intricate local navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between these road types.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Long Island Expressway.
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 around 0.2 miles in near Washington 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 14.8 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: at 0.2 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR 3 / Pinelawn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (North Service Road): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wyandanch, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Bethpage
9 mi in
|
~17m
Syosset
9 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
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 28m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 3.8 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.2 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR 3 / Pinelawn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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