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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

42.5 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Tarrytown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, NY covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $7.00 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

21.3 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, 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 Tarrytown, NY.

1

Start on Berry Hill Road

289 ft · 20 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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
12

Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
13

Continue on New England Thruway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · New England Thruway
14

Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

430 ft · 15 sec · Hutchinson Parkway North
15

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway North
16

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
17

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 24 sec
18

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
19

Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
20

Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Cross County Parkway West
21

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
22

Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
23

Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue North
24

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
25

Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
26

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

9.8 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
27

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
28

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · White Plains Road
29

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
30

Turn left onto Main Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
31

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.3 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 35m 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 42.5 miles or 1h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.3 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY

This is one driving day of about 42.5 miles and 1h 10m.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.3 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 35m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

21 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

Tarrytown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tarrytown, NY

The final approach into Tarrytown, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.00 one way

$13.99 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.56 $15.13
premium $4.92 $8.24 $16.47
diesel $5.61 $9.38 $18.77

Estimated Tolls: $13.10

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $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

$7

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.46 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oyster Bay, NY

Evening in Oyster Bay on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tarrytown, NY

Evening in Tarrytown on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

11 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

1h 10m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 21.3 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 $7.00 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.
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oyster Bay, NY to Tarrytown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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