Lima 33 Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
207.8 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Johnstown, NY
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The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Johnstown, NY covers 207.8 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, New York State Thruway, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.9 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 117.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 25.9 mi | 29m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Northern Boulevard | 13.4 mi | 22m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 5S | 4 mi | 5m |
| Stoners Trail Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Johnstown, 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 left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn right onto NY 30
Turn slight right
Turn left onto NY 5S
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 27
At end of road, turn right onto CR 27
At end of road, turn right onto CR 26
Turn left onto CR 28
Continue on CR 103
At end of road, turn left onto NY 67
Continue on NY 67
Turn right onto Union Place
Turn left onto NY 29
Arrive at 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 46 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.9 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnstown, 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 207.8 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 103.9 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Little Neck, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Rumba Cafe
Leonia, New Jersey
Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar
Schenectady, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Saddle River, New Jersey
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Duaa’s Cafe
New York, New York
Lily and Liam
Englewood, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12013630008
Near the end, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+15182806277
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+15183937720
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: 4–9 pm
+15183555323
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15189432200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+15189439363
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 4–9 pm
+15187193430
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the start, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Oyster Bay, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Mountainville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Rotterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pattersonville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Amsterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Amsterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18552703107
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm
+12014611776
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Oyster Bay, New York
+15166246202
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015923750
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12013367275
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Near the start, short detour
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.6 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$34.21 one way
$68.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $36.99 | $73.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $40.28 | $80.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.85
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
$34
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.82 | $9.97 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.18 | $8.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.09 | $13.30 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Johnstown on Saturday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
49°F
Ramapo, NY
104 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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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207.8 mi in 4h 23m, mostly highway — 117.5 mi of that is on NY 17.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 207.8 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 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; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Johnstown, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Gsp South
Gsp North
Newark
Mahwah
New York State Thruway North: Albany
Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
Founded 1758
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 207.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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