Origin
Lyncourt, NY
Night in Lyncourt on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
280 mi
451 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyncourt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
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Traveling from Lyncourt to Oyster Bay covers 280 miles across the Northeast, making for a journey that typically takes 5 hours and 49 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan for a single day of travel rather than splitting it into multiple segments. Budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating out of Lyncourt involves starting on Teall Avenue before connecting to I-690 West and I-81 South. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer active, engaging steering over the monotony of long-distance interstate cruising.
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
140 miles from Lyncourt, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Expect a road trip that demands your full attention, as the route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find the typical relief of long, straight stretches common on major interstates. Instead, the character of the drive shifts constantly as you navigate local thoroughfares and transitions. You will spend nearly six hours behind the wheel managing frequent turns and adjustments. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert and ready for changing road conditions throughout the entire 280-mile span.
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
This is a straightforward 5h 49m 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 Lyncourt, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teall Avenue | — | — |
| I 690 West | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 380 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | — | — |
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Step-by-step road directions between Lyncourt, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
Start on Roxford Road South
Turn right onto Teall Avenue
Take the ramp right toward I 690 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Binghamton
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
Turn right onto Leonia
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
Continue on Fort Lee Road
Continue on Main Street
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
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
To tackle this 280-mile trek, aim for an early morning departure to account for the technical nature of the local roads. Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch and refuel to keep your energy up for the remaining leg of the trip. The lack of highway stretches means you should anticipate a slower pace than a typical interstate drive, so allow yourself extra flexibility in your schedule. Keep a close eye on your navigation to handle the frequent turns successfully. Given the $46 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Lyncourt ensures you won't need to hunt for gas stations during the more complex portions of your drive.
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 62 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lyncourt, 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 Lyncourt, NY
This is one driving day of about 280 miles and 5h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140 mi from Lyncourt, NY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 140 miles from Lyncourt, 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
$46.09 one way
$92.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $49.84 | $99.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.82 | $123.64 |
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
$46
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84 | 1 | $29.40 | $13.44 |
| Efficient EV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112 | 1 | $39.20 | $17.92 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lyncourt on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Oyster Bay on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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.
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