Trip from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Drive Time

8h 51m

Distance

411.9 mi

663 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 43m ★
6 AM
8h 51m
8 AM
9h 7m
10 AM
8h 57m
12 PM
8h 55m
3 PM
8h 58m
5 PM
9h 6m
8 PM
8h 46m

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

Downtown Lake Erie Beach, NY, NY

Lake Erie Beach, NY

John Baker

Downtown Oyster Bay, NY, NY

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 411.9 miles and takes about 8h 51m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Erie Road, Beach Road, Eden Evans Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

205.9 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 51m drive with frequent turns across 411.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Erie Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Erie Road Unavailable Refreshing
Beach Road Unavailable Refreshing
Eden Evans Center Road Unavailable Refreshing
Southwestern Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Big Tree Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Quaker Street Unavailable Refreshing
Quaker Road Unavailable Refreshing
Hamburg Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Erie Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Erie Beach, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.

1

Start on Kennedy Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
2

Turn left onto Erie Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Erie Road
3

Turn right onto Beach Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Beach Road
4

Continue on Eden Evans Center Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Eden Evans Center Road
5

Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard

12 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard
6

Turn right onto Big Tree Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Tree Road
7

Continue on West Quaker Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Quaker Street
8

Continue on Quaker Road

5.2 mi · 8 min · Quaker Road
9

Continue on Hamburg Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamburg Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamburg Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Hamburg Street
11

Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Street

98 ft · 2 sec · Hamburg Street
12

Continue on Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
13

Continue on Big Tree Road

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
14

Continue on Varysburg Road

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
15

Continue on West Buffalo Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
16

Continue on West Buffalo Street

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
17

Continue on Perry Center Road

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
18

Continue on Perry Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
19

Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
20

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
21

Continue on Sonyea Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
22

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
23

Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
24

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
25

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
26

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
27

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
28

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
29

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
30

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
31

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
32

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
33

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
34

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
35

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
36

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
37

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
38

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 12 sec · George Washington Bridge
39

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
40

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
41

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
42

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
43

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
44

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
45

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
46

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
47

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
48

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
49

Continue on Clearview Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
50

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
51

Continue on Clearview Expressway

456 ft · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
52

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
53

Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
54

Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
55

Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

259 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
56

Continue on Pine Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
57

Continue on South Street

105 ft · 6 sec · South Street
58

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
59

Continue on Berry Hill Road

62 ft · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
60

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 205.9 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY, or about 4h 25m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 91 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 205.9 miles or 4h 25m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 205.9 miles or 4h 25m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 33m

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 Lake Erie Beach, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lake Erie Beach, NY

Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 205.9 mi from Lake Erie Beach, NY · 4h 25m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

206 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

206 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 206 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 205.9 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Oyster Bay, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.06 one way

$134.11 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $72.67 $145.33
premium $4.88 $79.19 $158.37
diesel $5.64 $91.51 $183.02

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

$67

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 123.6 1 $43.25 $19.77
Efficient EV 103 1 $36.04 $16.48
EV Truck/SUV 164.8 2 $57.67 $26.36

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lake Erie Beach, NY

Afternoon in Lake Erie Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

3:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

206 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 51m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 411.9 miles and takes about 8h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Erie Road, Beach Road, Eden Evans Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 206 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 205.9 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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