Origin
Middlefield, NY
Night in Middlefield on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlefield, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
207.2 mi
333 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlefield, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 207.2-mile drive from Middlefield, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 52 minutes. You'll be spending about half of your time on major highways, including the New York State Thruway, with a fuel cost estimated at $34. The route offers a mixed driving experience, transitioning from one region to another within New York. Given the duration and distance, it's perfectly suited for a single day's journey, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
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
103.6 miles from Middlefield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Your journey will primarily unfold on a mix of major roads and state highways. With 50% of the drive on highways, expect some stretches of faster travel, particularly on the New York State Thruway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.5 miles on this same highway. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift, moving from potentially more rural or upstate settings towards the more developed areas as you approach your destination on Long Island. This means you'll experience a varied road profile throughout the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 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 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153.6 miles in near NY 17.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 207.2 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 153.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
153.6 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
155 mi into trip
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~3h 34m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
6
169.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
184 mi into trip
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~4h 14m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
7
190.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middlefield, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Gsp South: Paterson
169 mi in
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~3h 53m
Fort Lee
169 mi in
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~3h 53m
New York
169 mi in
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~3h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 145 | 35.2 mi | 50m |
| Northern Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 165 | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on CR 35
57 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Highway 35
2
Continue on CR 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 35
3
Turn right onto NY 166
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NY 166
4
Turn right onto NY 165
12 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 165
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 10
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 10
6
Continue on NY 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto NY 10; NY 145
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Grand Street
8
Turn left onto NY 7; NY 145
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto NY 145
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
10
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
291 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
11
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NY 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
13
Turn straight onto NY 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
14
Turn right onto NY 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
15
Continue on NY 32
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
17
Merge onto I 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
23
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
28
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
33
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
37
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
38
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
39
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
40
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
41
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
42
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
43
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
44
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
45
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 207.2-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Middlefield to maximize your daylight hours and potentially avoid some traffic as you get closer to Oyster Bay. With a total duration of under 5 hours, you won't necessarily need to split the trip, but plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest continuous driving segment is 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, so be mindful of that stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $34, and plan accordingly, especially before embarking on the longer highway portions.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.6 miles from Middlefield, NY, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 miles.
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 46 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.6 miles or 2h 34m 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 55m
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 Middlefield, 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 Middlefield, NY
This is one driving day of about 207.2 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Middlefield, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.6 mi from Middlefield, NY · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.6 miles from Middlefield, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
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
$34.11 one way
$68.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $36.88 | $73.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.75 | $91.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.08
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(70.5 mi)
$3.53
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
$34
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
| Efficient EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.9 | 1 | $29.01 | $13.26 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Night in Oyster Bay on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
104 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
4h 52m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Middlefield, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 207.2 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.6 miles from Middlefield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 25 significant decision points across 207.2 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 153.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Middlefield, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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