Origin
Monticello, NY
Late night in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
117.8 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 117.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, NY 17 East, I 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.9 miles from Monticello, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Monticello, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 117.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 117.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | — | — |
| NY 17 East | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 4 | — | — |
| NJ 4 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NY 17
223 ft
·
13 sec
·
NY 17
3
Exit the roundabout onto NY 17
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
NY 17
4
Take the ramp right toward NY 17 East: New York City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 17 East: New York City
5
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
48 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll South: New York City
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
14
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
15
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
17
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
20
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
23
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
24
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
25
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
27
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
28
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
30
Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
31
Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
32
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
33
Continue on South Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Street
34
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
35
Continue on Berry Hill Road
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Monticello, NY, or about 1h 8m 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
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 Monticello, 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 Monticello, NY
This is one driving day of about 117.8 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Monticello, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.9 mi from Monticello, NY · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Monticello, 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
$19.39 one way
$38.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$19
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
59 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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 Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 117.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NY 17 East, I 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.9 miles from Monticello, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.39 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.
The drive from Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monticello, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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