Trip from Amboy, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

286.1 mi

460 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 43m ★

6 AM

5h 56m

8 AM

6h 22m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 21m

8 PM

5h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Amboy, NY

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Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Amboy to Oyster Bay covers 286.1 miles, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 55 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day, making it an efficient way to cross New York state. You should budget approximately $47 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380 keeps the pace steady as you transition across the Northeast region. It is a straightforward route that prioritizes speed over scenic detours, making it ideal if your goal is simply to reach your destination without unnecessary delays.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

143.1 miles from Amboy, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by consistent highway travel, as 61% of your journey stays on major interstates. The experience is dominated by long, uninterrupted stretches, most notably the 128.7-mile segment on I-81 that serves as the longest portion of the drive. While the road personality is largely utilitarian and focused on efficiency, the transition between these major arteries keeps the momentum moving forward. You will find that the lack of technical local roads allows for a predictable, high-speed pace throughout the day. It is a no-nonsense interstate grind that rewards drivers who prefer steady cruising over navigating complex secondary highways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 85.3 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 286.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 85.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 32 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

138.7 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

253.2 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

253.5 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

262.9 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Towns Along This Route

Between Amboy, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

138.7 mi in | ~2h 47m | via US 6

Milford

139.5 mi in | ~2h 48m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

253.2 mi in | ~5h 3m

Leonia

253.5 mi in | ~5h 3m

Teaneck

253.5 mi in | ~5h 3m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

255.8 mi in | ~5h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	128.7 mi	2h 32m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Northern Boulevard	14.5 mi	24m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
I 690	4.1 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amboy, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.

Start on Airport Road

73 ft · 6 sec · Airport Road

Turn left onto NY 173

0.8 mi · 1 min · Warners Road

Turn right onto Hinsdale Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hinsdale Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NY 5 East

Merge onto NY 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · NY 5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Toward NY 695 North

Continue on NY 695

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 695

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 690 East

Merge onto I 690

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 690

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 81

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

To keep your travel day manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is just under six hours, leaving early in the morning helps you avoid potential traffic congestion as you approach the destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long I-81 stretch to ensure you aren't caught needing a station during the more remote sections. Because you have a set fuel budget of $47, tracking your mileage against your initial fill-up will help you stay on target. Treat this as a single-day push to maximize your time once you arrive in Oyster Bay.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 143.1 miles from Amboy, NY, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 143.1 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Amboy, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amboy, NY

This is one driving day of about 286.1 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amboy, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.1 mi from Amboy, NY · 2h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

143 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.1 miles from Amboy, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 miles.

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

The final approach into Oyster Bay, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oyster Bay, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.58 one way

$93.15 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$50.47	$100.95
premium	$4.88	$55.00	$110.00
diesel	$5.64	$63.56	$127.12

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.8	1	$30.04	$13.73
Efficient EV	71.5	0	$25.03	$11.44
EV Truck/SUV	114.4	1	$40.05	$18.31

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Amboy, NY

Afternoon in Amboy on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

143 mi in

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

5h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amboy, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 286.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 143.1 miles from Amboy, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Amboy, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

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Trip from Amboy, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Amboy, NY

Oyster Bay, NY

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 55m on the road

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