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Trip from Ransomville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9h 3m

Distance

424.7 mi

683 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 56m ★
6 AM
9h 4m
8 AM
9h 20m
10 AM
9h 9m
12 PM
9h 8m
3 PM
9h 10m
5 PM
9h 19m
8 PM
8h 59m

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

Downtown Ransomville, NY, NY

Ransomville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ransomville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 424.7 miles and takes about 9h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

212.4 miles from Ransomville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

9h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 9h 3m drive with frequent turns across 424.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 68 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,392 ft 46 ft

Total Climb

1,354 ft

Total Descent

1,631 ft

Highest Point

1,392 ft

~242.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,347 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 41 significant decision points across 424.7 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 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 277.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 41 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
30.4 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
127 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
277.3 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
391.8 mi into trip | ~8h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
392.1 mi into trip | ~8h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ransomville, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

127 mi in | ~2h 38m

Mt Pocono

277.3 mi in | ~5h 55m | via US 6

Milford

278 mi in | ~5h 56m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

391.8 mi in | ~8h 11m

Leonia

392.1 mi in | ~8h 11m

Teaneck

392.1 mi in | ~8h 11m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

394.4 mi in | ~8h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
New York State Thruway 96.3 mi 1h 51m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
South Transit Road 12.8 mi 16m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 93

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Ridge Road
2

Continue on NY 93; NY 104

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
3

Turn right onto NY 93

3.0 mi · 5 min · Townline Road
4

Continue on NY 93

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Junction Road
5

Continue on NY 270

1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbell Boulevard
6

Turn left onto CR 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road
7

Continue on CR 123

1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Road
8

Turn right onto NY 78

13 mi · 16 min · South Transit Road
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 Use the right lane.
10

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 90

96 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
15

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
16

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
20

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
21

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
22

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
23

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
24

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
25

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
26

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
27

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
28

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
29

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
30

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
34

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
40

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
42

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
44

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
45

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
46

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
47

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
49

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
51

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
53

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
55

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
56

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
60

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
61

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
62

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
63

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
64

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
65

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
66

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
67

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
68

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212.4 miles from Ransomville, NY, or about 4h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 93 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 212.4 miles or 4h 38m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 212.4 miles or 4h 38m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 38m

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 Ransomville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ransomville, NY

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Ransomville, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 212.4 mi from Ransomville, NY · 4h 38m into the drive

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Union, NY

212 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Union, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Union, NY

212 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 212 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Victor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 212.4 miles from Ransomville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Oyster Bay, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.91 one way

$139.82 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 149 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $75.59 $151.19
premium $4.92 $82.31 $164.63
diesel $5.61 $93.77 $187.54

Estimated Tolls: $27.36

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (96.3 mi) $4.81

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

$70

Tolls

$27

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$227–$337

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 148.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 127.4 1 $44.59 $20.39
Efficient EV 106.2 1 $37.16 $16.99
EV Truck/SUV 169.9 2 $59.46 $27.18

Gas CO2

149 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (66% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Ransomville, NY

Afternoon in Ransomville on Thursday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Afternoon in Oyster Bay on Thursday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 17 mph 12% chance Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

212 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

37 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

9h 3m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ransomville, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 424.7 miles and takes about 9h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 212 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 212.4 miles from Ransomville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 41 significant decision points across 424.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 277.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ransomville, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 46 ft to 1,392 ft elevation with about 1,354 ft of total climbing.

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