Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Albion, NY

Drive Time

8h 4m

Distance

376.7 mi

606 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 56m ★

6 AM

8h 4m

8 AM

8h 21m

10 AM

8h 10m

12 PM

8h 8m

3 PM

8h 11m

5 PM

8h 20m

8 PM

7h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Oyster Bay to Albion covers 376.7 miles, a journey that typically takes about 8 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. Because of the length, you should plan for at least two days to complete the trip comfortably without feeling rushed. You will rely on a mix of routes, including I-81, the Christopher Columbus Highway, and the New York State Thruway. With a fuel budget of approximately $61, it is a manageable trip, but the transition from the Northeast coast toward the interior requires steady pacing. Since the entire route stays within New York, you will experience a consistent regional feel, though the character of the road changes significantly as you head west.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

188.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive. While about 48% of the trip is spent on highways, the remainder involves navigating slower, more technical sections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-81, where you can settle into a rhythm for 97.3 miles. The shift between high-speed interstate travel and local roads keeps the drive engaging, so stay alert as the road configuration changes. You will find that this mix prevents the monotony of a purely highway-based trek, though it demands more active attention from the driver.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 72 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.3 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 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 376.7 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 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 39 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 106 / South Street

Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

17.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...

29.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

30.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

32.4 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Towns Along This Route

Between Oyster Bay, NY and Albion, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack, Albany and Brockport.

Upper Level

27.3 mi in | ~43m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

29.8 mi in | ~47m

Hackensack

32.4 mi in | ~51m

Albany

205.2 mi in | ~4h 18m | via I 81

Brockport

348.1 mi in | ~7h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	97.3 mi	1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
New York State Thruway	30.3 mi	34m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Eastern Expressway	15.3 mi	19m
Northern Boulevard	13.4 mi	22m
Clinton Street	10.5 mi	15m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Berry Hill Road

288 ft · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road

Turn sharp left onto NY 106

429 ft · 9 sec · South Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 106

0.7 mi · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto NY 25A

13 mi · 22 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

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

Merge onto CI

2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414

Use the right lane.

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 490

15 mi · 19 min · Eastern Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 490

4.8 mi · 6 min · Western Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road

Turn left onto NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 6 sec · Public Square

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Wright Street

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road

Turn straight onto NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

Continue on NY 31

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

Turn right onto NY 98

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

NY 98

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 376.7-mile trek, aim to break the journey into two days to account for the 8-hour drive time. With two recommended stops built into your itinerary, use these breaks to refresh before tackling the more technical, turn-heavy sections of the road. Since fuel costs will hover around $61, keep an eye on your gauge during the longer interstate stretches where services might be spaced further apart. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic will help you maintain a steady pace across the New York State Thruway. Most importantly, prioritize your comfort by splitting the mileage evenly to ensure you arrive in Albion feeling rested rather than drained.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 188.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 3h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.4 miles or 3h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 188.4 miles or 3h 58m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 48m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Albion, NY

Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Oyster Bay, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 188.4 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 3h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

188 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

188 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 188 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 188 miles or 4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Albion, NY

The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Albion, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.32 one way

$122.65 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$66.46	$132.91
premium	$4.88	$72.42	$144.84
diesel	$5.64	$83.69	$167.38

Estimated Tolls: $24.35

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52

New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$61

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$216–$326

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113	1	$39.55	$18.08
Efficient EV	94.2	1	$32.96	$15.07
EV Truck/SUV	150.7	1	$52.74	$24.11

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 1 day ago

Origin

Oyster Bay, NY

Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albion, NY

Afternoon in Albion on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

188 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 4m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Albion, NY covers 376.7 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 188 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 188.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Oyster Bay, NY and Albion, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack, Albany and Brockport.

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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Albion, 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

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Albion, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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21 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 4m on the road

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