Trip from Somerset, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Drive Time

8h 38m

Distance

399.5 mi

643 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Fair

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 31m ★

6 AM

8h 39m

8 AM

8h 54m

10 AM

8h 44m

12 PM

8h 42m

3 PM

8h 45m

5 PM

8h 53m

8 PM

8h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somerset, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 399.5 miles and takes about 8h 38m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway 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 $65.04 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

199.7 miles from Somerset, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 38m drive with frequent turns across 399.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 70 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.

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 101.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 399.5 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 101.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 44 key points

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

101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

252.1 mi into trip | ~5h 29m 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...

366.6 mi into trip | ~7h 45m 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...

366.9 mi into trip | ~7h 46m 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

376.3 mi into trip | ~8h in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Towns Along This Route

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

Clyde

101.8 mi in | ~2h 13m

Mt Pocono

252.1 mi in | ~5h 29m | via US 6

Milford

252.8 mi in | ~5h 31m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

366.6 mi in | ~7h 45m

Leonia

366.9 mi in | ~7h 46m

Teaneck

366.9 mi in | ~7h 46m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

369.1 mi in | ~7h 50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
New York State Thruway	30 mi	34m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Roosevelt Highway	20.1 mi	28m
Western Expressway	20.1 mi	26m
Northern Boulevard	14.5 mi	24m
Ridge Road	11.3 mi	16m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Quaker Road

55 ft · 6 sec · Quaker Road

Turn left onto NY 18

4.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Road

Continue on NY 18

14 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Highway

Continue on NY 18; NY 98

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Oak Orchard Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 18

5.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway

Turn right onto CR 32

2.0 mi · 2 min · Peter Smith Road

Turn left onto NY 104

11 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road

Turn right onto NY 260

1.9 mi · 3 min · Sweden-Walker Road

Turn left onto NY 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 490 East: Rochester

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 90 East: Albany

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Use the left lane.

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

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

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

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road

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 199.7 miles from Somerset, NY, or about 4h 27m 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 88 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.7 miles or 4h 27m 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 199.7 miles or 4h 27m

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 13m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Somerset, 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.

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

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 Somerset, NY

Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Somerset, 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 199.7 mi from Somerset, NY · 4h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

200 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 Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

200 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 200 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.7 miles from Somerset, 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 200 miles or 4.3 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 371.9

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 371.9

View on nps.gov

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 124

View on nps.gov

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 110.2

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 371.9

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 371.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.04 one way

$130.07 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$70.48	$140.96
premium	$4.88	$76.80	$153.60
diesel	$5.64	$88.76	$177.51

Estimated Tolls: $24.05

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$65

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$219–$329

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

EVolve NY Spencerport

Spencerport, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bob Johnson Chevrolet Greece

Rochester, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Bob Johnson Chevrolet West

Spencerport, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

2 DCFC

WEST HERR AUTO WH FR L3-2 EXPP

Rochester, NY

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

LOC 1 WEST

Rochester, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

CHARGESMART_EV: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	119.9	1	$41.95	$19.18
Efficient EV	99.9	1	$34.96	$15.98
EV Truck/SUV	159.8	1	$55.93	$25.57

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Somerset, NY

Morning in Somerset on Monday

Local time

7:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Morning in Oyster Bay on Monday

Local time

7:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

200 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

1 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

8h 38m 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 Somerset, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 399.5 miles and takes about 8h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. 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 200 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 199.7 miles from Somerset, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.04 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.

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

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Trip from Somerset, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Somerset, NY

Oyster Bay, NY

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 38m on the road

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