Trip from Binghamton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

205.6 mi

331 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

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

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Binghamton, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Binghamton to Oyster Bay covers 205.6 miles of New York state territory, typically requiring about 4 hours and 20 minutes of drive time. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward route that balances distance and travel time, making it a manageable trek for a weekend excursion or a direct trip between these two points.

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

102.8 miles from Binghamton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed driving profile, alternating between fast-paced interstates and local road segments. You will spend roughly 45% of your time on major highways, primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway, I-81, and I-380. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be an 80-mile run along the Keystone Shortway, which allows for consistent highway speeds. As you transition between these road types, the character of the drive shifts from open interstate corridors to more localized travel patterns. Be prepared for this variation in rhythm, as the road surface and traffic density will change as you progress toward your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 5.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 205.6 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 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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...

172.7 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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...

173 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m 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 Binghamton, 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

58.2 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 6

Milford

58.9 mi in | ~1h 12m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

172.7 mi in | ~3h 27m

Leonia

173 mi in | ~3h 27m

Teaneck

173 mi in | ~3h 27m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

175.3 mi in | ~3h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	52.5 mi	1h 2m
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
Court Street	4.7 mi	7m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 80 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 17C

109 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 11

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Court Street

Enter roundabout onto US 11

80 ft · 1 sec · Court Street

Continue on US 11

4.3 mi · 6 min · Court Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 81, I 86, NY 17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 81

Use the straight 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

Planning your departure is key to managing the 4 hour and 20 minute travel time effectively. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh before completing the final leg of the journey. Given the 205.6-mile distance, try to leave early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion that often builds up as you near the destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as current costs suggest a $33 spend for the full route. Since this is a single-day drive, the flexibility of your schedule is your greatest asset, so don't hesitate to time your stop to coincide with your preferred meal or rest break.

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 102.8 miles from Binghamton, NY, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.8 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

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 Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, NY

This is one driving day of about 205.6 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Binghamton, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.8 mi from Binghamton, NY · 2h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

103 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

Ramapo, 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 102.8 miles from Binghamton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.47 one way

$66.94 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$36.27	$72.54
premium	$4.88	$39.53	$79.05
diesel	$5.64	$45.68	$91.35

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

$33

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.7	0	$21.59	$9.87
Efficient EV	51.4	0	$17.99	$8.22
EV Truck/SUV	82.2	1	$28.78	$13.16

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Binghamton, NY

Evening in Binghamton on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

103 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

16 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

4h 20m 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 Binghamton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 205.6 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.8 miles from Binghamton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.47 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 Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, 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

Binghamton, NY

Oyster Bay, NY

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 20m on the road

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