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Trip from New Hempstead, 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

1h 20m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

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Downtown New Hempstead, NY, NY

New Hempstead, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Hempstead, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Palisades Interstate Parkway, Northern Boulevard, Cross Bronx Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.1 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

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 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 53.4 miles, with most of the trip on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Northern Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.1 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

581 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

633 ft

Total Descent

1,168 ft

Highest Point

581 ft

Elevation Range

586 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 80 / New Hempstead Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / New Hempstead Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 80 / New Hempstead Road

Turn left onto CR 80 / New Hempstead Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.2 mi into trip | ~42m in | 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
36.8 mi into trip | ~51m 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
6
37.1 mi into trip | ~52m in | NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway 23.1 mi 31m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Pine Hollow Road 0.9 mi 1m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Throgs Neck Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 23.1 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hempstead, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.

1

Start on NY 45

83 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 45
2

Turn left onto CR 80

0.4 mi · 1 min · New Hempstead Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
4

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

23 mi · 31 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 52 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
6

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
8

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
11

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
15

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
17

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
18

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
19

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
21

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
22

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
23

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.7 mi from New Hempstead, NY · 37m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

27 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

Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from New Hempstead, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.79 one way

$17.58 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.50 $19.01
premium $4.92 $10.35 $20.70
diesel $5.61 $11.79 $23.58

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$23

Total

$31

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

New Hempstead, NY

Morning in New Hempstead on Saturday

Local time

9:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday

Local time

9:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

1 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

1h 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Hempstead, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Northern Boulevard, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from New Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.79 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / New Hempstead Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from New Hempstead, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 581 ft elevation with about 633 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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