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Trip from Somers, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

town located in northern Westchester County, New York, United States

Somers, NY

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Somers, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is 61.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing familiar Northeast landscapes. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a straightforward journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points without extensive planning.

About the Cities

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the journey on major roads like I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 18.7 miles on I 684, which offers consistent speed. While the majority is highway, you will transition to roads like Northern Boulevard, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. Overall, expect a practical and efficient travel experience with minimal navigational complexities.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

9
21.6 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
30.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
36.7 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
36.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
38.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Somers, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.

New York City

21.6 mi in | ~27m

Long Island

38.7 mi in | ~52m | via I 695

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 18.7 mi 21m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
Hutchinson River Parkway 13.6 mi 19m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Bruckner Expressway 1.3 mi 2m
Goldens Bridge Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 18.7 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 202

130 ft · 5 sec · US 202
2

Continue on NY 100

0.9 mi · 1 min · Somerstown Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto NY 138

1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road
4

Continue on NY 138

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Green Street
5

Continue on NY 138

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Waccabuc Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward New York City, White Plains
7

Merge onto I 684

19 mi · 21 min · I 684
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

141 ft · 4 sec
Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

0.4 mi · 31 sec · New England Thruway
14

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
20

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
22

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
23

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
24

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
26

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
27

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
28

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Somers, NY · 39m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

31 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

Thornwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Somers, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.11 one way

$20.21 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.93 $21.86
premium $4.92 $11.90 $23.80
diesel $5.61 $13.56 $27.11

Estimated Tolls: $6.61

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
Somerstown Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$7

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 18, 2026

Origin

Somers, NY

Morning in Somers on Saturday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

34°F

Mount Vernon, NY

31 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 29m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Somers, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 684, Northern Boulevard, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Somers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.11 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Somers, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

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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