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Trip from Thiells, 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 27m

Distance

58.1 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

Downtown Thiells, NY, NY

Thiells, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 27m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 58.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thiells-Mount Ivy 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
Route 202
Palisades Interstate Parkway
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Cross Bronx Expressway
Throgs Neck Expressway
Throgs Neck Bridge

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Thiells-Mount Ivy Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

49 ft · 2 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

276 ft · 8 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
3

Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Route 202
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 39 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

26 mi · 34 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
7

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 53 sec
8

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
11

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
12

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
13

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
14

Continue on Clearview Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
15

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

0.2 mi · 32 sec · NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
16

Continue on Clearview Expressway

456 ft · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
17

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
18

Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
19

Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
20

Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

259 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
21

Continue on Pine Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
22

Continue on South Street

105 ft · 6 sec · South Street
23

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
24

Continue on Berry Hill Road

62 ft · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
25

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Thiells, NY · 43m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

29 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

Valley Cottage, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Thiells, 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

$9.56 one way

$19.13 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.34 $20.68
premium $4.92 $11.26 $22.52
diesel $5.61 $12.83 $25.66

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$23

Total

$32

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Thiells, NY

Late night in Thiells on Saturday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Saturday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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 27m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 miles from Thiells, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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.

The drive from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Thiells, NY to Oyster Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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