Origin
Farmingdale, NY
Afternoon in Farmingdale on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmingdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Berry Hill Road, Jackson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Merritts Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Plainview Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Merritts Road
Turn right onto Merritts Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Plainview Road
Turn sharp left onto Plainview Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Plainview Road
Enter roundabout onto Plainview Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
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 Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward To I-495 along the way.
To I-495
2.5 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Plainview Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Conklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Merritts Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on this road
278 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
489 ft
·
40 sec
3
Turn left onto Wesche Drive
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Wesche Drive
4
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street
5
Turn left onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Street
6
Continue on NY 24
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fulton Street
7
Turn right onto Merritts Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Merritts Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Merritts Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Merritts Road
9
Turn slight right onto Quaker Meeting House Road
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
10
Turn sharp left onto Plainview Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Plainview Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Plainview Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plainview Road
12
Continue on Plainview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainview Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward NY 135 North, To I-495
14
Merge onto NY 135
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14E
Toward NY 25 East: Woodbury
16
Turn straight onto NY 25
208 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
17
Turn left
146 ft
·
11 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on this road
99 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
19
Turn right onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
20
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
7 sec
21
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
24
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
25
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
26
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Jericho Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
23m 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 Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Berry Hill Road, Jackson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Farmingdale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Merritts Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Plainview Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
On the drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward To I-495 along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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