The drive from Lewiston, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 424.1 miles and takes about 8h 56m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.81 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
212.1 miles from Lewiston, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 56m drive with frequent turns across 424.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 70 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,826 ft46 ft
Total Climb
2,117 ft
Total Descent
2,453 ft
Highest Point
1,826 ft
~303 mi in
Elevation Range
1,780 ft
Notable High Points
1,826 ft at ~303 miles+779 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 424.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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16.6 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
8
26.4 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
126.4 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
276.7 mi into trip|~5h 47m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
9
391.6 mi into trip|~8h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewiston, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
126.4 mi in|~2h 30m
Mt Pocono
276.7 mi in|~5h 47m|via US 6
Milford
277.5 mi in|~5h 48m|via I 84; I 380
New York City
391.3 mi in|~8h 3m
Leonia
391.6 mi in|~8h 3m
Teaneck
391.6 mi in|~8h 3m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
393.8 mi in|~8h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
99.4 mi
1h 54m
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Northern Boulevard
14.5 mi
24m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
State Highway 41
9.8 mi
13m
Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
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Start on North 8th Street
49 ft·7 sec·North 8th Street
2
Turn left onto NY 18F
0.3 mi·36 sec·Center Street
3
Turn right onto NY 104
1.1 mi·1 min·NY 104
4
Turn left onto NY 265
0.7 mi·1 min·Military Road
5
Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Upper Mountain Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward I 190 South
7
Merge onto I 190
6.5 mi·7 min·Niagara Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 190
498 ft·7 sec·Niagara Thruway
9
Continue on I 190
0.8 mi·1 min·North Grand Island Bridge
10
Continue on I 190
6.8 mi·8 min·Niagara Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 16Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, RochesterUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 290
9.5 mi·12 min·Youngmann Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·57 sec
Exit 1-49Toward I 90 East: AlbanyUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 90
99 mi·1 hr 54 min·New York State Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft·7 sec
17
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
18
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
20
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
22
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
23
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
24
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
25
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
26
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
27
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
28
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
29
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
31
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
32
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
34
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
40
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
42
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
44
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
46
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
48
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
49
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
51
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
53
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
55
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
57
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
58
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft·17 sec·Clearview Expressway
62
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi·24 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
63
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi·29 sec·Jericho Oyster Bay Road
64
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi·46 sec·Oyster Bay Road
65
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft·4 sec·Oyster Bay Road
66
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
67
Continue on NY 106
105 ft·5 sec·South Street
68
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft·9 sec·Berry Hill Road
69
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft·2 sec·Berry Hill Road
70
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
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 212.1 miles from Lewiston, NY, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.
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 93 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212.1 miles or 4h 30m 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 212.1 miles or 4h 30m
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 31m
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 Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, NY
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Lewiston, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 212.1 mi from Lewiston, NY
· 4h 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 212.1 miles from Lewiston, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4.5 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 394.9
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 394.9
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 146.3
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 131.6
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 394.9
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 394.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.81 one way
$139.62 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$75.49
$150.97
premium
$4.92
$82.20
$164.40
diesel
$5.61
$93.64
$187.27
Estimated Tolls: $27.86
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(99.4 mi)$4.97
Niagara Thruway
(6.9 mi)$0.34
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
$70
Tolls
$28
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
127.2
1
$44.53
$20.36
Efficient EV
106
1
$37.11
$16.96
EV Truck/SUV
169.6
2
$59.37
$27.14
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Lewiston, NY
Afternoon
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Afternoon
in Oyster Bay on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph26% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Union, NY
212 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.
Road read
8h 56m 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 Lewiston, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 424.1 miles and takes about 8h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. 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 212 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 212.1 miles from Lewiston, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.81 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 424.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lewiston, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 46 ft to 1,826 ft elevation with about 2,117 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
