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Trip from Unadilla, 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

3h 41m

Distance

189.5 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m

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

Downtown Unadilla, NY, NY

Unadilla, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Unadilla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 189.5 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Franklin-Walton Road, West Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

94.8 miles from Unadilla, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

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 3h 41m. Total distance: 189.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 189.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Unadilla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 3h 41m 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 Unadilla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Franklin-Walton Road
West Brook Road
Franklin Road
Townsend Street
Delaware Street
Bridge Street
Stockton Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Martin Brook Street

33 ft · 7 sec · Martin Brook Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right

7.6 mi · 13 min
4

Turn sharp right onto Franklin-Walton Road

9.0 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
5

Continue on West Brook Road

3.6 mi · 4 min · West Brook Road
6

Continue on Franklin Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Road
7

Turn right onto Townsend Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Townsend Street
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

243 ft · 9 sec · Delaware Street
9

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Bridge Street
10

At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockton Avenue
11

Continue on State Highway 206

9.0 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
12

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Bridge Street
13

Continue on State Highway 30

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
14

Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
15

Continue on State Highway 206

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
16

Continue on Rockland Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
17

Continue on Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Old Route 17
18

Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue
19

Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

0.2 mi · 26 sec · NY 17 East: New York City
20

Merge slight left

69 mi · 1 hr 22 min
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
22

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87 Toll South: New York City
23

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
24

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
25

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
26

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
27

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
28

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
29

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
30

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
31

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
32

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
33

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
34

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
35

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
36

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
37

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
38

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
39

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
40

Continue on Clearview Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
41

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

0.2 mi · 32 sec · NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
42

Continue on Clearview Expressway

456 ft · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
43

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
44

Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
45

Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road
46

Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

259 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
47

Continue on Pine Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
48

Continue on South Street

105 ft · 6 sec · South Street
49

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
50

Continue on Berry Hill Road

62 ft · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
51

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.8 miles from Unadilla, NY, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 42 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.8 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

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 Unadilla, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Unadilla, NY

This is one driving day of about 189.5 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Unadilla, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.8 mi from Unadilla, NY · 1h 50m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

95 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

Rockland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.8 miles from Unadilla, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oyster Bay, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.19 one way

$62.39 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $33.73 $67.46
premium $4.92 $36.73 $73.46
diesel $5.61 $41.84 $83.68

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$31

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.9 0 $19.90 $9.10
Efficient EV 47.4 0 $16.58 $7.58
EV Truck/SUV 75.8 0 $26.53 $12.13

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 15, 2026

Origin

Unadilla, NY

Late night in Unadilla on Saturday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Saturday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

95 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.

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

6 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

3h 41m 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 Unadilla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 189.5 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Franklin-Walton Road, West Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94.8 miles from Unadilla, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Unadilla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 3h 41m 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 Unadilla, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Unadilla, 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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