Origin
South Hempstead, NY
Morning in South Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hempstead, 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
26m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hempstead, NY
Mel Audelo
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 15.9-mile drive from South Hempstead, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is a quick trip, estimated to take just 26 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an easy addition to your travel plans and perfect for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes Jericho Turnpike, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, and Clinton Road, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within New York state throughout your journey. This straightforward route is ideal for a short, convenient trip.
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 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 31% of your journey on highways. The road surface shifts as you progress, moving from more arterial roads to others. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles on Jericho Turnpike. This blend of road types means you'll experience varying speeds and traffic patterns, making it a dynamic, though not overly challenging, 26-minute drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jericho Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 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 (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Clinton Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106 / Oyster Bay Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Berry Hill Road
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 5 mi | 7m |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Glen Cove Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hempstead, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Stratford Road
119 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stratford Road
2
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Continue on Baldwin Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Baldwin Road
4
Continue on Henry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Street
5
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
8
Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NY 25
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
11
Turn straight onto NY 106; NY 107
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
12
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
13
Turn slight right onto NY 106
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Toward NY 106 North: Oyster Bay
14
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
16
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
18
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
19
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
20
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Jericho Turnpike
(5 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Oyster Bay, NY
Morning in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
13 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
26m 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 South Hempstead, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 15.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jericho Turnpike, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, Clinton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from South Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.62 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 15.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Hempstead, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. 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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