Origin
Valley Cottage, NY
Morning in Valley Cottage on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley Cottage, 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 20m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Cottage, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Valley Cottage, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Road, Kings Highway, Casper Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Valley Cottage, NY
Full guide →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 20m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 50.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple 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 Valley Cottage, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Valley Cottage, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Road | — | — |
| Kings Highway | — | — |
| Casper Hill Road | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway South | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | — | — |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Cottage, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on Fulle Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulle Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Maple Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Highway
4
Continue on Casper Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Casper Hill Road
5
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
6
Turn right
4.9 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the ramp sharp left toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
8
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
9
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
10
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
11
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
12
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
14
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
15
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
16
Continue on Clearview Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
18
Continue on Clearview Expressway
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
19
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
21
Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
22
Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
23
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
24
Continue on South Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Street
25
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
26
Continue on Berry Hill Road
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Valley Cottage, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Valley Cottage, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
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
$8
Tolls
$23
Total
$31
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
7:24 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Valley Cottage, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Road, Kings Highway, Casper Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Valley Cottage, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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 Valley Cottage, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Valley Cottage, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Valley Cottage, 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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