This 68.1-mile drive from Brewster, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Primarily following I 684 and then transitioning to Northern Boulevard and Hutchinson River Parkway, this route is largely highway-focused, with 62% of the journey on higher-speed roads. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of around $11. The drive is entirely within New York, offering a smooth and efficient transit between these two Northeast locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34 miles from Brewster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for much of this trip, with 62% of the drive on faster roads like I 684. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.8 miles on I 684, allowing for steady progress. As you move from the interstate onto Northern Boulevard and the Hutchinson River Parkway, the character of the road will shift, likely becoming more integrated with local traffic and potentially introducing more varied driving conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and moments of more localized navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
471 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
852 ft
Highest Point
471 ft
Elevation Range
476 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 68.1 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 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
9
28.3 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
43.4 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
43.4 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
45.3 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City and Long Island.
White Plains
5.4 mi in|~9m
New York City
5.4 mi in|~9m
Long Island
45.3 mi in|~1h 1m|via I 695
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
22.8 mi
26m
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi
24m
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.6 mi
19m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Clearview Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Brewster Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
East Branch Avenue
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi·40 sec·Michael Neuner Drive
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi·54 sec·Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 202; NY 22
1.4 mi·1 min·East Branch Avenue
5
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Brewster Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi·23 sec·Brewster Road
7
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mahopac Avenue
8
Continue on NY 22
388 ft·9 sec·Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft·12 sec·Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi·1 min·Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York CityUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
23 mi·26 min·I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi·8 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
141 ft·4 sec
Exit 2AToward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi·31 sec·New England Thruway
20
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft·17 sec·Clearview Expressway
26
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi·24 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi·29 sec·Jericho Oyster Bay Road
28
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi·46 sec·Oyster Bay Road
29
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft·4 sec·Oyster Bay Road
30
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on NY 106
105 ft·5 sec·South Street
32
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft·9 sec·Berry Hill Road
33
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft·2 sec·Berry Hill Road
34
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes and 68.1 miles, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, though an early start can help you avoid any potential weekday traffic, especially as you approach the latter half of the route. With a modest fuel cost of $11, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from I 684 to Northern Boulevard and the Hutchinson River Parkway, as these changes mark the shift from pure highway to more local road driving, which can sometimes present unexpected turns or traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34 miles from Brewster, NY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 68.1 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brewster, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brewster, NY
This is one driving day of about 68.1 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brewster, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Brewster, NY
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Brewster, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 44.6
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 44.6
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 51.6
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 49.3
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 51.6
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 51.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.96
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brewster, NY
Afternoon
in Brewster on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Afternoon
in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 38m 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 Brewster, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Northern Boulevard, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Brewster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.21 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 68.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brewster, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City and Long Island.
