Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Great River, NY covers 30.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Street, Pine Hollow Road, Sugar Toms Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sugar Toms Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Split Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berry Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jericho Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 135 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Great River, NY.
Start on Berry Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto South Street
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
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 Jericho Turnpike
Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
Turn straight onto South Service Road
Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
Keep slight left to continue on LIE North Service Road
Continue on LIE South Service Road
Take the ramp slight right toward SA South: Bay Shore
Keep slight left to continue on SA South: Bay Shore
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip
Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River
Turn right onto Timber Point Road
Continue on Timberpoint Road
Continue on River Road
Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
Turn right onto New Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 30.8 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Great River, 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 30.8 miles and 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Great River, 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 Great River, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Great River on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Babylon, NY
15 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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