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Trip from Pulteney, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

326.5 mi

525 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 29m

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

Downtown Pulteney, NY, NY

Pulteney, NY

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Pulteney to Oyster Bay, expect a journey covering 326.5 miles across New York State. This route typically takes about 5 hours and 37 minutes to complete, making it a demanding but manageable one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $53 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, the pace is slower and requires more attention behind the wheel. Given the duration, a single dedicated stop is recommended to break up the travel time and keep you refreshed before reaching your destination.

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

163.2 miles from Pulteney, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a technical driving experience, as this route consists entirely of local roads like Roff Hill Road, West Lake Road, and Pulteney Street. With 0% highway share, you will not be cruising on interstates, meaning the road personality is defined by constant turns and winding segments. This profile makes for a hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the steering wheel through every mile. Unlike a monotonous highway grind, this path demands focus on navigating local transitions throughout the entire 326.5-mile journey. Be ready to adjust your speed frequently as you navigate these non-highway stretches.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roff Hill Road 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 37m 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 Pulteney, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roff Hill Road
West Lake Road
Pulteney Street
Main Street
Highway 54
Geneva Street
Liberty Street
East Steuben Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Roff Hill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pulteney, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.

1

Start on Main Street

13 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Roff Hill Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Roff Hill Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Road

8.5 mi · 18 min · West Lake Road
4

Continue on Pulteney Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pulteney Street
5

Turn left onto Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54
7

Continue on Geneva Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Geneva Street
8

Continue on Liberty Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Liberty Street
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Steuben Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Steuben Street
10

Continue on State Highway 415

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 415
11

Turn straight onto Babcock Hollow Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Babcock Hollow Road
12

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

97 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Southern Tier Expressway
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
16

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
17

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
18

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
19

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
20

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
22

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
23

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
24

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
25

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
26

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
27

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge
28

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
29

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
30

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
31

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
32

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
33

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
35

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
36

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
37

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
38

Continue on Clearview Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
39

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
40

Continue on Clearview Expressway

456 ft · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
41

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
42

Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
43

Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
44

Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

259 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
45

Continue on Pine Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
46

Continue on South Street

105 ft · 6 sec · South Street
47

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
48

Continue on Berry Hill Road

62 ft · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
49

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy local route, leave as early in the morning as possible to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the more technical sections. Plan your single stop strategically around the midpoint to recharge, as the winding nature of the roads can be more fatiguing than typical interstate driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads may offer fewer convenient filling stations compared to major highways. Use the flexibility of your one-day timeline to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected local traffic or congestion. Most importantly, stay alert on the tighter curves along Roff Hill Road and West Lake Road to maintain a smooth and safe drive.

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 163.2 miles from Pulteney, NY, or about 2h 48m 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 72 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.2 miles or 2h 48m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pulteney, 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 Pulteney, NY

This is one driving day of about 326.5 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Pulteney, 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 163.2 mi from Pulteney, NY · 2h 48m into the drive

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

163 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.

Popular next leg

Vestal, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

214.1 mi · 4h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Waverly, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.2 miles from Pulteney, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.74 one way

$107.49 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $58.11 $116.23
premium $4.92 $63.28 $126.56
diesel $5.61 $72.09 $144.17

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$54

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$101–$126

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98 1 $34.28 $15.67
Efficient EV 81.6 0 $28.57 $13.06
EV Truck/SUV 130.6 1 $45.71 $20.90

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Pulteney, NY

Evening in Pulteney on Wednesday

Local time

8:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Evening in Oyster Bay on Wednesday

Local time

8:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 37m 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 Pulteney, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 326.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roff Hill Road, West Lake Road, Pulteney Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.2 miles from Pulteney, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.74 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 37m 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 Pulteney, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pulteney, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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