Origin
Albertson, NY
Late night in Albertson on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertson, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albertson, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 11.1 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northern Boulevard, Glen Cove Road, I U Willets Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Northern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near I U Willets Road.
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 11.1 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: at 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I U Willets Road
At end of road, turn left onto I U Willets Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Glen Cove Road
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Berry Hill Road
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Glen Cove Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| I U Willets Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Ridge Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Berry Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Oak Ridge Lane
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Oak Ridge Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto I U Willets Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I U Willets Road
3
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 25A
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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
Late night in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 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
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albertson, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 11.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern Boulevard, Glen Cove Road, I U Willets Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Albertson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Albertson, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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