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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Hamburg, NY

Drive Time

8h 31m

Distance

398.8 mi

642 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 24m ★
6 AM
8h 31m
8 AM
8h 47m
10 AM
8h 37m
12 PM
8h 35m
3 PM
8h 37m
5 PM
8h 46m
8 PM
8h 27m

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

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Hamburg, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hamburg, NY covers 398.8 miles and takes about 8h 31m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

199.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 31m drive with frequent turns across 398.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 398.8 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 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 29 key points

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

7
15.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
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,...
8
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
8
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
8
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 Hamburg, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack and Letchworth Park.

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

Letchworth Park

338.1 mi in | ~6h 52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
I 81 58.1 mi 1h 9m
Genesee Expressway 32.9 mi 37m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Northern Boulevard 13.4 mi 22m
Big Tree Road 13.2 mi 19m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.7 mi · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road
5

Turn right onto NY 25A

13 mi · 22 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto CI

2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
10

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14

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
15

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.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
25

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
30

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
31

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
32

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
33

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
34

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
35

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street
36

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
37

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
38

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
39

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
40

Enter roundabout onto US 20A

165 ft · 2 sec · Ernst Place
41

Continue on US 20A

138 ft · 2 sec · Ernst Place
42

Turn straight onto US 20A

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Hamburg Street
43

Turn slight right onto US 20A

5.2 mi · 8 min · Quaker Road
44

Continue on US 20A

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Quaker Street
45

Continue on US 20A

2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
46

Turn left onto US 20

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwestern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
47

Turn left onto US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
48

Enter roundabout onto US 62

104 ft · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
49

Continue on US 62

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Park Avenue
50

Enter roundabout onto US 62

119 ft · 3 sec · Buffalo Street
51

Continue on US 62

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Buffalo Street
52

Enter roundabout onto US 62

76 ft · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
53

Continue on US 62

0.5 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Street
54

Arrive at destination

US 62

Trip Plan

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 88 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.4 miles or 4h 11m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 199.4 miles or 4h 11m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamburg, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hamburg, NY

Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Oyster Bay, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 199.4 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 4h 11m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

199 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

199 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 199 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.4 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 I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 199 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in Hamburg, NY

The final approach into Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hamburg, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.92 one way

$129.85 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $70.36 $140.71
premium $4.88 $76.67 $153.33
diesel $5.64 $88.60 $177.20

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

$65

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Nanking - Tesla Supercharger

North New Hyde Park, NY

Tesla

20 DCFC

Jericho Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Jericho, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Roosevelt Field - Tesla Supercharger

Garden City, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Parkway Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Carle Place, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Carle Place Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Carle Place, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Jericho Turnpike Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Syosset, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Willis Row - Tesla Supercharger

Roslyn Heights, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Garden City Park

Garden City Park, NY

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 eVgo Network: 2 RED_E: 1 Electrify America: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.6 1 $41.87 $19.14
Efficient EV 99.7 1 $34.89 $15.95
EV Truck/SUV 159.5 1 $55.83 $25.52

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% 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 hour ago

Origin

Oyster Bay, NY

Evening in Oyster Bay on Monday

Local time

5:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 17 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Hamburg, NY

Evening in Hamburg on Monday

Local time

5:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 18 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Along the Route

40°F

Ramapo, NY

199 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

11 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

8h 31m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Hamburg, NY covers 398.8 miles and takes about 8h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 199 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 199.4 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 $64.92 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 398.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Hamburg, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack and Letchworth Park.

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