Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Mel Audelo
The drive from New York City, NY to Bay Wood, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chambers Street, Centre Street, Brooklyn Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.54 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.9 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadman Plaza West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Bay Wood, NY.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
Turn right onto Jay Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
Continue on Bay Shore Road
Turn right onto Howells Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 47.8 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Wood, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 47.8 miles and 1h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from New York City, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bay Wood, 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 Bay Wood, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$8
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in New York City on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Bay Wood on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
24 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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