Origin
Buchanan, NY
Evening in Buchanan on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buchanan, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buchanan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Spanning 59.5 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Buchanan to Oyster Bay is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 34 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the trip. As you travel from the Hudson Valley area toward the North Shore of Long Island, you will navigate a mix of regional landscapes. It is a practical drive for anyone looking to connect these two New York locales without turning the commute into a multi-day ordeal.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.7 miles from Buchanan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. With roughly 57% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend a significant portion of your time on the Sprain Brook Parkway and US 9 before transitioning onto local roads like Northern Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 14.5 miles on Northern Boulevard, which offers a brief reprieve from frequent turns. Overall, the road personality shifts from more open parkway segments to the more congested, stop-and-go nature typical of local road driving. Stay alert as the environment changes, as the transition between these road types requires constant attention to shifting traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 14.5 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 15.6 miles in near Sprain Brook Parkway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 59.5 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 15.6 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.6 mi into trip
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~24m in
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Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
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 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
30 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
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 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
9
36.7 mi into trip
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~56m 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...
7
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between Buchanan, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Long Island.
New York City
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
Cross County Parkway East
28.9 mi in
|
~42m
Mount Vernon
28.9 mi in
|
~42m
Long Island
36.7 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 695
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| US 9 | 12.4 mi | 19m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| New England Thruway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 14.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Tate Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tate Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto NY 9A
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Albany Post Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto US 9
12 mi
·
19 min
·
US 9
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward New York City
7
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
14
Turn right onto NY 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
16
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
17
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conner Street
18
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
New England Thruway
19
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 South
20
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
27
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Use the none lane.
29
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
31
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left / none lanes.
32
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
Use the none lane.
33
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
35
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 34-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hours is always wise when navigating these New York thoroughfares. Since there are no formal stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the entire 59.5-mile stretch in one go. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind before you head out to ensure you aren't searching for stations in unfamiliar territory. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the Northern Boulevard section, as the transition from highway speeds to local traffic can happen quickly. Enjoy the simplicity of this short drive by keeping your itinerary light and adaptable.
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 29.7 miles from Buchanan, NY, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 59.5 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 44m 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 18m
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 Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, NY
This is one driving day of about 59.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buchanan, 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 Northern Boulevard for about 14.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Buchanan, NY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Buchanan, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.69 one way
$19.37 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.70
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
New England Thruway
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
26°F
Mount Vernon, NY
30 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
5 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
1h 34m 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 Buchanan, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern Boulevard, Sprain Brook Parkway, US 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Buchanan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.69 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 21 significant decision points across 59.5 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 15.6 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Buchanan, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Long Island.
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