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Clinton, NY
Late night in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
278.6 mi
448 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 278.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Park Row, Utica Street, Clinton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.86 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
139.3 miles from Clinton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 278.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m 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 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 278.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Park Row 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 4h 40m 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 Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Row | — | — |
| Utica Street | — | — |
| Clinton Road | — | — |
| North-South Arterial Highway | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Park Row
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on South Park Row
69 ft
·
1 sec
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South Park Row
2
Continue on South Park Row
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Park Row
3
Continue on Utica Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Utica Street
4
Continue on Clinton Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
5
Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Keep slight right
220 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Court Street
9
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Genesee Street
10
Take the ramp right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 90
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
19
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
20
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
22
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
29
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
30
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
32
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
33
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
34
Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
35
Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
36
Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
37
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
38
Continue on South Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Street
39
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
40
Continue on Berry Hill Road
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
41
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 139.3 miles from Clinton, NY, or about 2h 20m 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 61 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.3 miles or 2h 20m 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 49m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, NY
This is one driving day of about 278.6 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Clinton, 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 139.3 mi from Clinton, NY · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Clinton, 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
$45.86 one way
$91.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.51 | $123.02 |
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
$46
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.25 | $13.37 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.38 | $11.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.4 | 1 | $39.00 | $17.83 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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
Late night in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
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
4 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 40m 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 Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 278.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Park Row, Utica Street, Clinton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.3 miles from Clinton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.86 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 4h 40m 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 Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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