Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Buchanan, NY

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

58.9 mi

95 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 34m

8 AM

1h 48m

10 AM

1h 39m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

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

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Buchanan, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 58.9 miles across New York’s Northeast region, this trip from Oyster Bay to Buchanan is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 34 minutes. You will rely primarily on Northern Boulevard, the Sprain Brook Parkway, and NY 9A to navigate between these two points. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a budget-friendly option for a day out. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the trip’s efficiency allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

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

29.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads to parkway travel. With a highway share of 36%, you will encounter a blend of steady cruising and slower-paced segments that require your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 13.4 miles along Northern Boulevard. As you move from the initial legs of the trip onto the Sprain Brook Parkway and eventually NY 9A, the character of the road shifts, demanding a versatile driving style. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering enough variation to keep you engaged behind the wheel.

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

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 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 58.9 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 20.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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,...

20.7 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven

29.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

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 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

29.8 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

Towns Along This Route

Between Oyster Bay, NY and Buchanan, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.

Cross Island Parkway North

15.1 mi in | ~25m

Bronx

17.6 mi in | ~29m

New England

17.6 mi in | ~29m

Cross County Parkway West

28.8 mi in | ~48m

Bronx Parkway North

29.8 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northern Boulevard	13.4 mi	22m
Sprain Brook Parkway	12.6 mi	17m
NY 9A	12.6 mi	19m
Throgs Neck Expressway	2.5 mi	3m
South Columbus Avenue	2.3 mi	3m
Cross Island Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
New England Thruway	2 mi	3m
Throgs Neck Bridge	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Northern Boulevard — 13.4 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Buchanan, 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 right at fork onto I 695

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95

2.0 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

351 ft · 16 sec

Exit 13 Toward Conner Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

Turn left onto Conner Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Conner Street

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

Turn slight right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Bronx River Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Bronx River Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NY 9A; NY 100

13 mi · 19 min · NY 9A; NY 100

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward NY 9A: Buchanan

Turn left onto Welcher Avenue

274 ft · 11 sec · Welcher Avenue

Turn left onto NY 9A

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Albany Post Road

Turn slight right onto Tate Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tate Avenue

Enter roundabout

192 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of planning your departure time around local traffic patterns to ensure a smoother experience. Keep in mind that there are no planned stops on this 58.9-mile route, so it is wise to handle any refueling or personal breaks before you head out. Given the $10 fuel estimate, topping off your tank in Oyster Bay is a practical way to avoid searching for stations later. If you find yourself needing a break, look for opportunities to step off NY 9A, which offers more flexibility than the parkway sections. Being prepared for the transition between parkways and local roads will help you maintain a steady, stress-free pace throughout the journey.

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 29.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 58.9 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.4 miles or 49m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buchanan, 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 58.9 miles and 1h 34m.

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.

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

The longest stretch is on Northern Boulevard for about 13.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

29 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

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buchanan, NY

The final approach into Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, 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

$9.59 one way

$19.18 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$10.39	$20.78
premium	$4.88	$11.32	$22.65
diesel	$5.64	$13.09	$26.17

Estimated Tolls: $6.69

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New England Thruway (2 mi) $0.14

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.7	$6.18	$2.83
Efficient EV	14.7	$5.15	$2.36
EV Truck/SUV	23.6	$8.25	$3.77

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buchanan, NY

Evening in Buchanan on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

26°F

Mount Vernon, NY

29 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

5 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 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Buchanan, NY covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northern Boulevard, Sprain Brook Parkway, NY 9A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.59 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 Oyster Bay, NY and Buchanan, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.

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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oyster Bay, NY

Buchanan, NY

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 34m on the road

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