Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Farmingdale, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Farmingdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This straightforward 12.4-mile drive from Oyster Bay to Farmingdale, NY, is easily manageable in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and local roads like Split Rock Road and Jackson Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is budget-friendly. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, so don't expect a monotonous journey. Since it's a short distance within the Northeast region and the state of New York, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 38% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a 4.3-mile stretch on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, offering a chance for quicker travel. Following this, the route transitions to Split Rock Road and Jackson Avenue, which likely means navigating more local traffic and potentially dealing with intersections. This blend of expressway and surface streets means you'll experience shifts in speed and driving conditions throughout the 22-minute travel time.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 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 14 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 12.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park
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 8
Toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Powell Avenue
Turn left onto Powell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NY 24 / Fulton Street
Turn left onto NY 24 / Fulton Street
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.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Farmingdale, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Bethpage Park.
Bethpage
9.9 mi in
|
~15m
Bethpage Park
9.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Plainview Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Conklin Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Merritts Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Farmingdale, 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
Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugar Toms Lane
5
Continue on Split Rock Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Split Rock Road
6
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
7
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
8
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
10
Merge onto NY 135
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 8
Toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Powell Avenue
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Powell Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Plainview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainview Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Plainview Road
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
Plainview Road
15
Continue on Plainview Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Plainview Road
16
Turn slight right
325 ft
·
19 sec
17
At end of road, turn left onto Merritts Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Merritts Road
18
Turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fulton Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on NY 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Main Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left
248 ft
·
23 sec
22
Turn left
265 ft
·
24 sec
23
Turn left
166 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Farmingdale, NY
Afternoon in Farmingdale on Thursday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
10 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
22m 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 Farmingdale, NY covers 12.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, Split Rock Road, Jackson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.04 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 12.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.8 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 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 Farmingdale, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Bethpage Park.
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