Origin
Kinderhook, NY
Late night in Kinderhook on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
151 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinderhook, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 151-mile journey from Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY will take approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes of driving time, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving, indicated by a 0% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $25. The region remains within the Northeast, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive. With a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and only one recommended stop, this trip is designed for a straightforward transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.5 miles from Kinderhook, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a route with frequent turns as you navigate local roads for the entirety of this 151-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, this is not a speed-focused drive; instead, it offers a more engaged driving experience. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be constantly adjusting your course, making it feel like a true exploration of the area. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, be prepared for a continuous series of turns and road changes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hudson Street 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 Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taconic State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 684 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New England Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hudson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinderhook, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Chatham Street
59 ft
·
8 sec
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Chatham Street
2
Turn left onto Hudson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
3
Take the ramp left
387 ft
·
11 sec
4
Continue straight
377 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn right
16 mi
·
22 min
6
Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 82
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
43 mi
·
58 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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I 84 East: Danbury
10
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 684 South: White Plains
12
Merge slight right
27 mi
·
31 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
14
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
141 ft
·
5 sec
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I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
18
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
New England Thruway
19
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
22
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
24
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
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Clearview Expressway
25
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
27
Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
28
Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
29
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
30
Continue on South Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
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South Street
31
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
32
Continue on Berry Hill Road
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 47 minute duration and 151-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. To maximize your time, consider an early morning departure from Kinderhook to avoid any potential local traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pull over as needed. Pay close attention to your GPS for the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads may have fewer services than major highways.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Kinderhook, NY, or about 1h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Kinderhook, 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 Kinderhook, NY
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kinderhook, 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 75.5 mi from Kinderhook, NY · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.5 miles from Kinderhook, 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
$24.86 one way
$49.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.88 | $53.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.27 | $58.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$25
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.25 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.21 | $6.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Late night in Oyster Bay on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
17 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
2h 47m 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 Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 151 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hudson Street, Highway 82, Taconic State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.5 miles from Kinderhook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kinderhook, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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