Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Newfield, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
260.4 mi
419 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m
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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Newfield, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Newfield, NY covers 260.4 miles and takes about 5h 33m 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, Oyster Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.86 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
130.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 260.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 260.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Newfield, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | — | — |
| Pine Hollow Road | — | — |
| Oyster Bay Road | — | — |
| Northern Boulevard | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway North | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Newfield, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
289 ft
·
21 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto South Street
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Street
3
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
4
Continue on Oyster Bay Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oyster Bay Road
5
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Northern Boulevard
6
Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
7
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
9
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
10
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
13
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
15
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
19
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
21
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
25
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
26
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
29
Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
30
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
31
At the end of the road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
32
Continue straight
31 mi
·
39 min
33
Keep slight left to continue on East State Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East State Street
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Aurora Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Aurora Street
35
Turn right onto East Clinton Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Clinton Street
36
Turn left onto South Cayuga Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Cayuga Street
37
Turn slight right onto West Spencer Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Spencer Street
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmira Road
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elmira Road
39
Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmira Road
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmira Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Elmira Road
41
Turn left onto Main Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
42
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
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 57 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.2 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newfield, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 260.4 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Oyster Bay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.2 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newfield, NY
The final approach into Newfield, 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 Newfield, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.86 one way
$85.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.35 | $92.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.49 | $114.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$43
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.34 | $12.50 |
| Efficient EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.78 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.46 | $16.67 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Newfield, NY
Afternoon in Newfield on Thursday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
130 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 33m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Newfield, NY covers 260.4 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Street, Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.2 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 $42.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Newfield, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oyster Bay, NY to Newfield, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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