Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Northampton, NY
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If you are looking for a straightforward local excursion within New York, this 51.6-mile trip from Oyster Bay to Northampton is a manageable choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than major interstates, keeping the pace consistent and predictable. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a very cost-effective way to transition between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is short and direct, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.
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.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This 51.6-mile trek is strictly a local affair, as the route features zero highway driving. You will spend your time navigating a turn-heavy path that relies on South Street, Pine Hollow Road, and Sugar Toms Lane to move you toward your destination. Since the road profile is technical, you should be prepared for frequent steering adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The lack of high-speed stretches means your focus will remain firmly on the immediate turns and local intersections throughout the entire 1 hour and 13 minutes. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention as you transition through the local topography.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and East Moriches-Riverhead Road. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.8 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
Turn left onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Northampton, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Cr 111: Manorville
Eastport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 37.1 mi | 50m |
| East Moriches-Riverhead Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Captain Daniel Roe Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Split Rock Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sugar Toms Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Northampton, NY.
Start on Berry Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
Continue on NY 106
Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
Continue on Split Rock Road
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 135
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 111
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 51
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Northampton, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Oyster Bay on Friday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Northampton on Friday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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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