Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Evening in Oyster Bay on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Franklin Square, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oyster Bay, NY
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Franklin Square, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16-mile drive from Oyster Bay to Franklin Square, NY, is easily managed in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical way to travel within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Jericho Turnpike and Jericho Oyster Bay Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a short journey, you won't need an overnight stay, and its brevity allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for a quick hop between two New York locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on Jericho Turnpike. As you travel, the road will transition between faster highway segments and more local road conditions. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from cruising at higher speeds to navigating more typical suburban traffic patterns. The character of the route shifts throughout, keeping the driving experience engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jericho Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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; at 9.9 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles (County Court House Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
County Court House Road
Turn left onto County Court House Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Franklin Square, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Riverhead along the way.
Riverhead
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Nassau Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Court House Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Franklin Square, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
288 ft
·
21 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
429 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Street
3
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
4
Continue on NY 106
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oyster Bay Road
5
Continue on NY 106
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NY 25: New York, Riverhead
7
Turn straight onto NY 107
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Turn straight onto NY 25
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
11
Turn left onto County Court House Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Court House Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Fulton Avenue
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Avenue
13
Turn left onto Nassau Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nassau Boulevard
14
Turn right onto NY 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
15
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Franklin Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Jericho Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.50
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Franklin Square, NY
Evening in Franklin Square on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
27m 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 Franklin Square, NY covers 16 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jericho Turnpike, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, Nassau Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.9 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles (County Court House Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Franklin Square, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Riverhead along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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