Drive Time
49m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Andres Escalona Vergara
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 34 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.54 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
17 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 34 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
452 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
236 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 34 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 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Islip along the way.
Islip
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Nesconset Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Split Rock Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sugar Toms Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Port Jefferson Station, 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 straight onto Express Drive South
Continue on Express Drive South
Turn left onto NY 111
Continue on NY 111
Turn left onto NY 111
Turn slight right onto NY 347
Continue on NY 347
Continue on NY 347
Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right onto NY 112
Arrive at 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 34 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Jefferson Station, 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 34 miles and 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Port Jefferson Station, 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 Port Jefferson Station, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.88 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Along the Route
51°F
Brentwood, NY
17 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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