Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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3h 4m
Distance
134 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Claverack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling from Oyster Bay to Claverack covers 134 miles, typically taking about 3 hours and 4 minutes of road time. This journey is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable trek within New York State. You will rely primarily on I-684, I-84, and the Taconic State Parkway to navigate from the coast toward the Hudson Valley region. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that trades the congestion of Long Island for the more open corridors of the Northeast.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Expect a trip defined by high-speed efficiency, as roughly 85% of your time will be spent on major highways. The road experience feels consistent and purposeful, moving you quickly through the landscape rather than winding through local town centers. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Taconic State Parkway, where you can settle into a 42.7-mile run. While the transition between I-684 and I-84 requires some navigation, the overall personality of the drive is steady and reliable. You will find that the rhythm of the route remains fairly predictable once you clear the initial departure traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 134 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Claverack, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Hutchinson Parkway North, Hutchinson River Parkway North and Taconic State Parkway North - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Hutchinson Parkway North
Hutchinson River Parkway North
Taconic State Parkway North
Albany
Hudson
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 42.7 mi | 57m |
| I 684 | 27 mi | 31m |
| I 84 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Northern Boulevard | 13.4 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 9H | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Claverack, NY.
Start on Berry Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
Continue on NY 106
Continue on NY 106
Turn right onto NY 25A
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
Merge onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto HR
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 684
Continue on I 684
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NY 82
Turn right onto NY 9H; NY 23
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though leaving early helps avoid peak traffic near the city. Plan for one designated stop to stretch your legs, which will keep you refreshed for the remaining miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $21 estimated cost assumes steady highway speeds; stop for gas before hitting the Taconic State Parkway if you are running low. Given that the route is heavily reliant on major arteries, check for construction updates on I-84 before you head out. This approach ensures you spend less time idling and more time enjoying the destination.
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.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 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 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claverack, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 134 miles and 3h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Claverack, 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 Claverack, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.81 one way
$43.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| premium | $4.88 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$22
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Oyster Bay on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Claverack on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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