Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night in Oyster Bay on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northern State Parkway, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, Clinton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Northern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 14.8 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward M South: Jones Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward M South: Jones Beach
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M: Jones Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward M: Jones Beach
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward West Old Country Road, Mineola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit M1 W
Toward West Old Country Road, Mineola
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Old Country Road
Turn right onto Old Country Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York, M South: Jones Beach, M: Jones Beach and Mineola.
N West: New York
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
M South: Jones Beach
10.5 mi in
|
~15m
M: Jones Beach
10.8 mi in
|
~16m
Mineola
11.7 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern State Parkway
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Hempstead, 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
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
6
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward N West: New York
8
Merge onto N
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 31A
Toward M South: Jones Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 31A
Toward M: Jones Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on M
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit M1 W
Toward West Old Country Road, Mineola
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Old Country Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Country Road
14
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Glen Cove Road
15
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
16
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
17
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
18
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
109 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hempstead, NY
Late night in Hempstead on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 6 to 12 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 7:20PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 7:15PM EDT until April 16 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
14 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Hempstead, NY covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern State Parkway, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, Clinton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $2.44 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 14.8 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York, M South: Jones Beach, M: Jones Beach and Mineola.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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