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Trip from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
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.

Downtown Farmingdale, NY, NY

Farmingdale, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wesche Drive, Cherry Street, Conklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

6.6 miles from Farmingdale, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wesche Drive 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wesche Drive
Cherry Street
Conklin Street
Fulton Street
Merritts Road
Quaker Meeting House Road
Plainview Road
I-495

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Wesche Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

279 ft · 23 sec · the route
2

Turn right

489 ft · 41 sec
3

Turn left onto Wesche Drive

371 ft · 22 sec · Wesche Drive
4

Turn left onto Cherry Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Cherry Street
5

Turn left onto Conklin Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conklin Street
6

Continue on Fulton Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fulton Street
7

Turn right onto Merritts Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Merritts Road
8

Continue on Merritts Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Merritts Road
9

Turn slight right onto Quaker Meeting House Road

276 ft · 13 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road
10

Turn sharp left onto Plainview Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Plainview Road
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plainview Road

161 ft · 6 sec · Plainview Road
12

Exit the roundabout onto Plainview Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Plainview Road
13

Take the ramp right toward NY 135 North, To I-495

0.2 mi · 23 sec · NY 135 North, To I-495
14

Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
15

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Woodbury

0.4 mi · 1 min · NY 25 East: Woodbury
16

Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

207 ft · 9 sec · Jericho Turnpike
17

Turn left

148 ft · 12 sec
18

Continue straight

98 ft · 10 sec
19

Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jericho Turnpike
20

Turn slight right

217 ft · 8 sec
21

Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
22

Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

282 ft · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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

62 ft · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 6.6 miles from Farmingdale, NY, or about 11m 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 13 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.6 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Farmingdale, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farmingdale, NY

This is one driving day of about 13.2 miles and 22m.

At 13.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.6 mi from Farmingdale, NY · 11m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Bayville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainview, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.6 miles from Farmingdale, 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

$2.17 one way

$4.35 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.35 $4.70
premium $4.92 $2.56 $5.12
diesel $5.61 $2.91 $5.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 4 0 $1.39 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Farmingdale, NY

Late night in Farmingdale on Thursday

Local time

12:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Thursday

Local time

12:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

9 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

22m 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 13.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wesche Drive, Cherry Street, Conklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.17 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.
The drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmingdale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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