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Trip from Warren, NY to Oyster Bay, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

210.2 mi

338 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m

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

town in Herkimer County, New York, United States

Warren, NY

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town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

This 210.2-mile drive from Warren, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway and US 20, with a significant portion on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $35, it's an economical journey. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for those looking for a straightforward trip within New York. You'll spend about half the time on high-speed roads, making it a relatively efficient way to cover the distance.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.1 miles from Warren, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 51% of it being on highways. The New York State Thruway will likely provide the most straightforward, high-speed stretches, including one continuous segment of 70.5 miles. As you transition to State Highway 145 and US 20, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a different pace. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway driving for the entire trip, allowing for some variation in your experience behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 156.6 miles in near NY 17.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 210.2 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 156.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

9
156.6 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
158 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
6
172.1 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
187 mi into trip | ~4h 10m 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
7
193.6 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in

Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Warren, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Gsp South: Paterson

172 mi in | ~3h 48m

Fort Lee

172 mi in | ~3h 48m

New York

172 mi in | ~3h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 70.5 mi 1h 21m
State Highway 145 40.3 mi 57m
US 20 21.2 mi 29m
Northern Boulevard 14.5 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
State Highway 32 9.2 mi 13m
King's Highway 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 20

21 mi · 29 min · US 20
2

Turn right onto NY 145

5.0 mi · 7 min · State Highway 145
3

At end of road, turn left onto NY 145

2.1 mi · 4 min · NY 145
4

Turn left onto NY 7; NY 145

3.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
5

Turn right onto NY 145

7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 145
6

At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145

291 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 30
7

Continue on NY 30; NY 145

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Continue on NY 145

28 mi · 40 min · State Highway 145
9

Turn straight onto NY 23

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
10

Turn right onto NY 32

9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 32
11

Continue on NY 32

6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
13

Merge onto I 87

71 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
16

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
19

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
24

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

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.
28

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
29

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
33

Turn left onto NY 25A

15 mi · 24 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
34

Turn left onto NY 106

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road
35

Turn straight onto NY 106

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Oyster Bay Road
36

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106

260 ft · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road
37

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
38

Continue on NY 106

105 ft · 5 sec · South Street
39

Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

112 ft · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road
40

Continue on Berry Hill Road

64 ft · 2 sec · Berry Hill Road
41

Arrive at destination

Berry Hill Road

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 48-minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day adventure. Aim to depart early to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Long Island area. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 210.2 miles; the longest stretch without a break is 70.5 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $35 for the journey, and ensure you're topped up before heading into less populated areas. The flexibility of a one-day trip means you can adjust your timing as needed.

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 105.1 miles from Warren, NY, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 miles.

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 46 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 49m

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 Warren, 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 Warren, NY

This is one driving day of about 210.2 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Warren, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.1 mi from Warren, NY · 2h 28m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

105 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

Hunter, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.1 miles from Warren, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.

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

$34.60 one way

$69.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $37.41 $74.83
premium $4.92 $40.74 $81.48
diesel $5.61 $46.41 $92.82

Estimated Tolls: $26.08

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (70.5 mi) $3.53

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

$35

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.1 0 $22.07 $10.09
Efficient EV 52.6 0 $18.39 $8.41
EV Truck/SUV 84.1 1 $29.43 $13.45

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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 Jun 21, 2022

Origin

Warren, NY

Night in Warren on Wednesday

Local time

11:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oyster Bay, NY

Night in Oyster Bay on Wednesday

Local time

11:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

105 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

28 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

4h 48m on the road

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warren, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 210.2 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, US 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.1 miles from Warren, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.60 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 210.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 156.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Warren, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

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