Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Binghamton, NY

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

206.1 mi

332 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 8m ★

6 AM

4h 21m

8 AM

4h 48m

10 AM

4h 31m

12 PM

4h 28m

3 PM

4h 32m

5 PM

4h 47m

8 PM

4h 13m

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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Binghamton, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Traveling from Oyster Bay to Binghamton covers 206.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 21 minutes. This Northeast journey is well-suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $34 for fuel to complete the trek. The route relies on major corridors like the Christopher Columbus Highway, I-81, and I-380 to bridge the distance between Long Island and the Southern Tier. Because it is a mixed-drive profile, you will experience a variety of road conditions as you leave the coast and head inland. Whether you are visiting family or heading out for business, this trip is straightforward enough to knock out in one go.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

103 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 206.1-mile route. With 48% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter both fast-paced interstate travel and slower local stretches. The longest uninterrupted leg is a 68.2-mile stretch on the Christopher Columbus Highway, which allows you to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to the next phase of the drive. As you progress toward Binghamton, the road character shifts from the denser Northeast traffic patterns to the more open stretches of I-81. This balance keeps the drive engaging, moving between high-speed highway cruising and the necessary transitions that define this inland path.

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

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

Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.2 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 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 23 significant decision points across 206.1 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 23 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 Binghamton, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.

Cross Island Parkway North

15.1 mi in | ~25m

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

Hackensack

32.4 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
I 81	53.2 mi	1h 2m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Northern Boulevard	13.4 mi	22m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
US 11	4.2 mi	6m
Cross Island Parkway	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Christopher Columbus Highway — 68.2 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Exit 2W Toward US 11: Industrial Park

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Toward US 11: Five Mile Point

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Toward US 11 North, gg Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 11

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 11

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 11

58 ft · 1 sec · Court Street

Continue on US 11

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Court Street

Arrive at destination

NY 17C

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 21-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic, especially when leaving Oyster Bay. Since the route includes one recommended stop, plan to take your break during the transition between the Christopher Columbus Highway and the interstate sections to refresh before the final push. Keep your fuel budget of $34 in mind and look to fill up before hitting the more rural segments of the highway. Because this is a relatively quick trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule based on the day’s traffic flow. Staying alert during the 68.2-mile stretch on the Christopher Columbus Highway is key, as maintaining a steady pace there will help you arrive in Binghamton on schedule.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 103 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103 miles or 2h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 34m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY

This is one driving day of about 206.1 miles and 4h 21m.

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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Christopher Columbus Highway for about 68.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

103 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.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103 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 Christopher Columbus Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.2 miles.

Arriving in Binghamton, NY

The final approach into Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.55 one way

$67.10 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$36.36	$72.72
premium	$4.88	$39.62	$79.24
diesel	$5.64	$45.79	$91.58

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$34

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.8	0	$21.64	$9.89
Efficient EV	51.5	0	$18.03	$8.24
EV Truck/SUV	82.4	1	$28.85	$13.19

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Oyster Bay, NY

Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Binghamton, NY

Evening in Binghamton on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

103 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

16 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

4h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Binghamton, NY covers 206.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103 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 $33.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 Binghamton, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.

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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oyster Bay, NY

Binghamton, NY

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 21m on the road

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