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Trip from Eastchester, 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

53m

Distance

32.2 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Eastchester, NY

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eastchester, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 32.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northern Boulevard, North Columbus Avenue, Throgs Neck Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Northern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 53m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 32.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mill Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (New England Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mill Road

Turn right onto Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | New England Thruway

Turn right onto New England Thruway

Navigation decision point

9
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m 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
15.6 mi into trip | ~24m 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
6
15.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Eastchester, NY to Oyster Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Long Island along the way.

Long Island

9.4 mi in | ~16m | via I 695

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
North Columbus Avenue 2.9 mi 4m
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
White Plains Road 1.8 mi 3m
Bruckner Expressway 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Northern Boulevard — 14.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lincoln Place

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lincoln Place
2

Turn right onto Mill Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto NY 22

1.8 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road
4

Continue on NY 22

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Columbus Avenue
5

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
6

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 1 min · Provost Avenue
7

Continue on Conner Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Conner Street
8

Turn right onto New England Thruway

0.5 mi · 59 sec · New England Thruway
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95 South
10

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
11

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

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.
13

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
17

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
19

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
20

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
21

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
23

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
24

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
25

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.1 mi from Eastchester, NY · 25m into the drive

Downtown Hillside, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillside, NY

16 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

Bayville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Eastchester, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oyster Bay, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.30 one way

$10.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.73 $11.46
premium $4.92 $6.24 $12.48
diesel $5.61 $7.11 $14.22

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$7

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.38 $1.55
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
EV Truck/SUV 12.9 0 $4.51 $2.06

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Eastchester, NY

Morning in Eastchester on Saturday

Local time

10:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday

Local time

10:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Hillside, NY

16 mi in

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

53m 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 Eastchester, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 32.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northern Boulevard, North Columbus Avenue, Throgs Neck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Eastchester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (New England Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Eastchester, NY to Oyster Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Long Island along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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