Origin
Clifton Springs, NY
Afternoon in Clifton Springs on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton Springs, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
337.6 mi
543 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton Springs, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 337.6 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, County Road 13, State Route 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
168.8 miles from Clifton Springs, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 337.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 337.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 68 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| County Road 13 | — | — |
| State Route 96 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 96 | — | — |
| Lyons | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Springs, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Kendall Street
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kendall Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on County Road 13
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 13
4
Turn straight onto State Route 96
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 96
5
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on State Route 96
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 96
7
Continue on State Highway 96
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 96
8
Take the ramp straight toward Lyons
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lyons
9
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
10
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
14
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
15
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
16
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
18
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
19
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
20
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
21
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
22
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
23
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
24
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
25
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
27
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
28
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
29
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
30
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
32
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
35
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
36
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
39
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
41
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
42
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
43
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
44
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
45
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
46
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
47
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
48
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
49
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
50
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
51
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
52
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
53
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
54
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
55
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
56
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
57
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
58
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
59
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
60
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
61
Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
62
Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
63
Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
64
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
65
Continue on South Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Street
66
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
67
Continue on Berry Hill Road
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
68
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 168.8 miles from Clifton Springs, NY, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
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 74 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.8 miles or 2h 54m 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 47m
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 Clifton Springs, 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 Clifton Springs, NY
This is one driving day of about 337.6 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Clifton Springs, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.8 mi from Clifton Springs, NY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.8 miles from Clifton Springs, 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
$55.57 one way
$111.14 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $60.09 | $120.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.43 | $130.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.54 | $149.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$56
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.54 | $13.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135 | 1 | $47.26 | $21.61 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
169 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
1 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 49m 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 Clifton Springs, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 337.6 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, County Road 13, State Route 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.8 miles from Clifton Springs, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.57 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clifton Springs, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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