Origin
Northampton, NY
Morning in Northampton on Saturday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, 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 14m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 54.5 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Northampton to Oyster Bay is a straightforward journey typically taking about one hour. Because of the quick duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating any need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for your travel plans. Navigating via East Moriches-Riverhead Road, CR 111, and Captain Daniel Roe Highway, you will traverse local landscapes without the need for high-speed interstate travel. It is a practical, no-fuss connection within New York that keeps your travel time minimal and your budget intact.
About the Cities
Starting in Northampton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1189
Top landmarks
- • Northampton Cathedral — catholic cathedral
- • Northampton Castle — castle in Northampton, England, UK
- • All Saints' Church, Northampton — Grade I listed church in Northampton, United Kingdom
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 14m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local roads, which requires more active attention than a typical freeway cruise. Since the route is entirely non-highway, you will experience a consistent pace throughout the 54.5-mile journey. Be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between East Moriches-Riverhead Road and the other primary local connectors. This setup provides a more grounded, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography for the duration of the one-hour trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and East Moriches-Riverhead Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward CR 111 north: Manorville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 111 north: Manorville
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 495 West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 495 West: New York
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Northampton, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111 North: Manorville, Bethpage and Syosset.
Cr 111 North: Manorville
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
Bethpage
46.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Syosset
46.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 37.6 mi | 50m |
| East Moriches-Riverhead Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Captain Daniel Roe Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 37.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on CR 51
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
2
Continue on CR 51
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CR 111 north: Manorville
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto CR 111
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 495
38 mi
·
50 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
9
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
13
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
14
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
15
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Northampton, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Northampton, 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
$8.61 one way
$17.22 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
44 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 14m 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 Northampton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Captain Daniel Roe Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Northampton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.61 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 52.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Northampton, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111 North: Manorville, Bethpage and Syosset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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