Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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The drive from Port Jefferson Station, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 32.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Fort Salonga Road, Nesconset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.23 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
16 miles from Port Jefferson Station, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 32.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
606 ft
Total Descent
736 ft
Highest Point
220 ft
~30.7 mi in
Elevation Range
199 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 347 / Nesconset Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Route 25, Middle Country Road WEST, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn slight right onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A / Saint Johnland Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Between Port Jefferson Station, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Middle Country Road West and Smithtown.
Middle Country Road West
Smithtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Fort Salonga Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Nesconset Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Berry Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Middle Country Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Saint Johnland Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson Station, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
Start on NY 112
Turn right onto NY 347
Continue on NY 347
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NY 25
Continue on NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25A
Turn left onto NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
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 32.1 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 24m 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 Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Port Jefferson Station, 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 Port Jefferson Station, NY
This is one driving day of about 32.1 miles and 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Port Jefferson Station, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Port Jefferson Station, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.88 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
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: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
Evening in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday
Local time
8:12 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
Destination
Evening in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Smithtown, NY
16 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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