Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Tappan, NY
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The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tappan, NY covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palisades Interstate Parkway, Northern Boulevard, Cross Bronx Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tappan, NY covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 303 South: Tappan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oyster Bay, NY and Tappan, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Upper Level.
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| Northern Boulevard | 13.4 mi | 22m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oyster Bay Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Tappan, NY.
Start on Berry Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
Continue on NY 106
Continue on NY 106
Turn right onto NY 25A
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 303
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn left onto CR 8
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tappan, 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
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$23
Total
$30
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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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