Origin
Gloversville, NY
Night in Gloversville on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h
Distance
219.7 mi
354 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloversville, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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The drive from Gloversville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 219.7 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fremont Street, Washington Street, Carpenter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.16 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
109.9 miles from Gloversville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
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.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 219.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 219.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 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 Gloversville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Carpenter Street | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| South Kingsboro Avenue | — | — |
| LaPorta Circle | — | — |
| Hales Mills Road Extension | — | — |
| Highway 29 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto Fremont Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
Continue on Park Street
Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward LaPorta Circle
Exit the rotary onto Hales Mills Road Extension
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
Turn slight right onto Benedict Corners Road
Continue on Bendick Corners Road
Turn left onto State Highway 67
Continue on Fort Johnson Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Turnpike
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
Turn slight left onto NY 30
Turn straight
Turn left
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
Continue on South Street
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 48 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Gloversville, 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 Gloversville, NY
This is one driving day of about 219.7 miles and 4h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.9 mi from Gloversville, NY · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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.
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 109.9 miles from Gloversville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.16 one way
$72.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $39.10 | $78.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.51 | $97.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$36
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.76 | $14.06 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Gloversville on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Oyster Bay on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
57°F
Ramapo, NY
110 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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