Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Altona, NY

Drive Time

7h 5m

Distance

342.5 mi

551 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 54m ★

6 AM

7h 5m

8 AM

7h 28m

10 AM

7h 13m

12 PM

7h 11m

3 PM

7h 14m

5 PM

7h 27m

8 PM

6h 59m

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

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Oyster Bay, NY

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Altona, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Oyster Bay to Altona is a substantial 342.5-mile journey that typically requires about 7 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Given the length, this trip is best approached as a dedicated one-day push, though you should be prepared for a full day of travel. You will navigate a variety of corridors, including NY 17 and the Adirondack Northway, before finishing your trek on the Military Turnpike. Budget approximately $56 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. While the route is straightforward, the time commitment makes it a significant undertaking, so ensure your vehicle is ready for the long haul before heading out.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

171.3 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving profile that balances high-speed efficiency with regional road navigation. With a highway share of 50%, the experience shifts between steady interstate cruising and more localized driving conditions. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 145.9 miles on the Adirondack Northway, which offers the most consistent pace of the entire trip. As you transition off the main highways and onto the Military Turnpike, the character of the road changes, requiring more focused attention. This blend of fast-paced transit and slower, secondary road segments keeps the drive engaging without becoming overly monotonous.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 145.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 342.5 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 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; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

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 right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

37.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...

Towns Along This Route

Between Oyster Bay, NY and Altona, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.

Bronx

17.6 mi in | ~29m

New England

17.6 mi in | ~29m

Upper Level

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

Njtp South: Hackensack

29.8 mi in | ~47m

Gsp South

36.9 mi in | ~57m

Gsp North

36.9 mi in | ~57m

Newark

36.9 mi in | ~57m

Mahwah

36.9 mi in | ~57m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

52.2 mi in | ~1h 17m | via NY 17

Troy

163.9 mi in | ~3h 26m

Saratoga Springs

173.5 mi in | ~3h 39m

Glens Falls

176.9 mi in | ~3h 44m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adirondack Northway	145.9 mi	2h 49m
NY 17	111.7 mi	2h 8m
Military Turnpike	14.7 mi	20m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
Northern Boulevard	13.4 mi	22m
I 787	9 mi	12m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 145.9 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

Continue on NY 106

0.7 mi · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

Turn right onto NY 25A

13 mi · 22 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the left 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 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

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

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Merge onto I 87

146 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 37 Toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

Turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

Turn right onto NY 190

15 mi · 20 min · Military Turnpike

Turn right onto CR 16

2.3 mi · 5 min · Devils Den Road

Turn right onto CR 23

18 ft · 0 sec · Miner Farm Road

Arrive at destination

CR 23

Trip Plan

To manage the 7-hour duration effectively, plan for at least two strategic stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you are facing a long day of travel, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion and ensure you arrive in Altona well before nightfall. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the final, more rural stretches of the Military Turnpike where services may be less frequent than on the major highways. Given that this is a single-day commitment, prioritize comfort and hydration to stay alert throughout the 342.5-mile journey. Having a pre-planned route for your two stops will help you maintain a steady rhythm and prevent fatigue from setting in.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 171.3 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 3h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.3 miles or 3h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altona, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY

This is one driving day of about 342.5 miles and 7h 5m.

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

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

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

The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 145.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.3 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 3h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

171 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.3 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 Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.9 miles.

Arriving in Altona, NY

The final approach into Altona, 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 Altona, 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

$55.76 one way

$111.51 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$60.42	$120.85
premium	$4.88	$65.84	$131.69
diesel	$5.64	$76.09	$152.18

Estimated Tolls: $23.58

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Military Turnpike (14.7 mi) $1.03

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

$56

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.8	1	$35.96	$16.44
Efficient EV	85.6	0	$29.97	$13.70
EV Truck/SUV	137	1	$47.95	$21.92

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 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

Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

6:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altona, NY

Evening in Altona on Sunday

Local time

6:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

171 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

22 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

7h 5m on the road

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

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 Altona, NY covers 342.5 miles and takes about 7h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adirondack Northway, NY 17, Military Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 171.3 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 $55.76 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 Altona, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.

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