Origin
New Scotland, NY
Evening in New Scotland on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Scotland, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
173.5 mi
279 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Scotland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 173.5-mile journey from New Scotland, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of major highways and local roads, with about 20% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $29. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. This drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.7 miles from New Scotland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 173.5-mile trip, with only 20% of the route on high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 103.8 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of more consistent travel. After that, the character shifts to more localized roads, including Northern Boulevard and NJ 17. This means you'll experience a changing pace, transitioning from open highway to more engaged driving through varied terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 103.8 miles.
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 9.2 miles in near NY 144 / River Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 173.5 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 9.2 miles (NY 144 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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NY 144 / River Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 144 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
119.9 mi into trip
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~2h 25m 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
121.3 mi into trip
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~2h 27m 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
8
150.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m 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
156.9 mi into trip
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~3h 16m 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 New Scotland, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Gsp South: Paterson
135.3 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Fort Lee
135.3 mi in
|
~2h 46m
New York
135.3 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 103.8 mi | 1h 59m |
| Northern Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| River Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Delmar Bypass | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| New Scotland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 103.8 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Scotland, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on NY 85
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New Scotland Road
2
Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 52
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue
4
Continue on CR 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Avenue
5
Turn left onto Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Delmar Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9W NY 32
7
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
358 ft
·
10 sec
·
Route 9W
8
Turn right onto NY 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Corning Hill Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 144
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 87
104 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
23
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
28
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
32
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
34
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
35
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
36
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
38
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
39
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
40
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of about 3 hours and 45 minutes, this 173.5-mile drive is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. Leaving in the morning, perhaps before peak traffic, will give you ample time to reach Oyster Bay comfortably. While the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway is over 100 miles, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from the Thruway to more local roads like Northern Boulevard and NJ 17, as these segments are more turn-heavy.
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 86.7 miles from New Scotland, NY, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.8 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 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.7 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Scotland, 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 New Scotland, NY
This is one driving day of about 173.5 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from New Scotland, 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 103.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.7 mi from New Scotland, NY · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.7 miles from New Scotland, 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 103.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.56 one way
$57.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.88 | $61.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.31 | $76.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $27.74
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(103.8 mi)
$5.19
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
$29
Tolls
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.22 | $8.33 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Evening in Oyster Bay on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 to 12 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
87 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
37 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
3h 45m 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 Scotland, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 173.5 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Northern Boulevard, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.7 miles from New Scotland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.56 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 173.5 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 9.2 miles (NY 144 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Scotland, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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