Trip from Oakdale, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

54 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

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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census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Oakdale, NY

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New York City, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Oakdale to New York City is a straightforward 54-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused drive, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical way to move between these two points in the Northeast. Because the trip is short and efficient, it serves as a practical connection for commuters or those heading into the city for a quick visit. You will rely primarily on the Southern State Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and the Heckscher State Parkway to get you to your destination.

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

27 miles from Oakdale, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by major infrastructure, as 81% of your travel time will be spent on highways. The road personality is defined by consistent speed and efficiency rather than leisurely, scenic detours. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving during the 25-mile segment on the Southern State Parkway. While the path remains functional and fast-paced, the transition from suburban Oakdale to the dense urban environment of New York City keeps the driving experience focused and steady. There are no scheduled stops along this route, allowing you to maintain your momentum from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 54 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 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

35.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

36 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West

39.4 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

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 4E-W Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan...

39.6 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 4W Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West,...

50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | Williamsburg Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 32A Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan

Towns Along This Route

Between Oakdale, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Manhattan and Eastern Long Island.

Cross Island Parkway North

34.2 mi in | ~44m

Hempstead Avenue West

35.9 mi in | ~47m

Grandstand

36.1 mi in | ~48m

Manhattan

39.4 mi in | ~53m

Eastern Long Island

39.4 mi in | ~53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern State Parkway	25 mi	31m
Long Island Expressway	7.3 mi	10m
Heckscher State Parkway	6.9 mi	8m
Montauk Highway	2.1 mi	3m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway	2 mi	3m
Williamsburg Bridge	1.9 mi	4m
Clearview Expressway	1.4 mi	1m
Cross Island Parkway	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, NY and New York City, NY.

Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard

35 ft · 7 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 85

2.1 mi · 3 min · Montauk Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York

Merge onto H

6.9 mi · 8 min · Heckscher State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SO

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec

Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec

Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street

Continue on I 295

1.4 mi · 1 min · Clearview Expressway

Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 4W Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 495

7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 278

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.7 mi · 1 min · Williamsburg Bridge

Exit 32A Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Howard Street

510 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street

Turn left onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour and 20-minute drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip rest requirements. Keep in mind that the lack of planned stops means you should be fully prepared for the road before leaving Oakdale. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you transition between the various parkways and the Long Island Expressway. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel ensures you are covered for the entire 54-mile distance. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to monitor live traffic updates before you head out, as the high concentration of highway miles means your arrival time can fluctuate based on current road conditions.

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 27 miles from Oakdale, NY, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25 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 54 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, NY

This is one driving day of about 54 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakdale, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 25 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27 mi from Oakdale, NY · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, 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.

Popular next leg

Hempstead, NY to New York City, NY

24.1 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from Oakdale, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

0 mi from route Free near mile 54

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 54

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 54

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 54

View on nps.gov

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 54

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Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 54

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.79 one way

$17.58 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$9.53	$19.05
premium	$4.88	$10.38	$20.76
diesel	$5.64	$12.00	$23.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lowe's - Tesla Supercharger

Commack, NY

Tesla

24 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bay Shore, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

North Babylon Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

North Babylon, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Marriott Melville Long Island - Tesla Supercharger

Melville, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Islandia Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Islandia, NY

Tesla

10 DCFC

Motor Parkway Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hauppauge, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Country Pointe Plainview - Tesla Supercharger

Plainview, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Signature Properties - Hauppauge 2

Hauppauge, NY

VIALYNK

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 VIALYNK: 3 Electrify America: 3 Non-Networked: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.2	$5.67	$2.59
Efficient EV	13.5	$4.73	$2.16
EV Truck/SUV	21.6	$7.56	$3.46

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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Oakdale, NY

Afternoon in Oakdale on Monday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Monday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 to 22 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Wind Advisory

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

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

28 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 Oakdale, NY to New York City, NY covers 54 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 Southern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Heckscher State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27 miles from Oakdale, 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.

Between Oakdale, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Manhattan and Eastern Long Island.

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Trip from Oakdale, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New York City, NY

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oakdale, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

28 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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