Origin
Worcester, NY
Night in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
198.2 mi
319 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 198.2-mile drive from Worcester, NY, to Oyster Bay, NY, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 25 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway and I-88, with a portion on State Highway 145. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $33, offering a budget-friendly option for exploring within New York. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, balancing efficient highway travel with potential for more local scenery. Given the duration and distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure.
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
99.1 miles from Worcester, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter stretches on the New York State Thruway and I-88, which are designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 70.5 miles on the Thruway, allowing for significant distance to be covered efficiently. While much of the drive is on major arteries, the inclusion of State Highway 145 suggests a transition to more local road characteristics at certain points, offering a varied driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 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 19.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 198.2 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 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
9
144.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
146 mi into trip
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~3h 7m 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
8
175.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
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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
181.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m 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 Worcester, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Middleburgh, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Middleburgh
19.7 mi in
|
~24m
Gsp South: Paterson
160.1 mi in
|
~3h 25m
Fort Lee
160.1 mi in
|
~3h 25m
New York
160.1 mi in
|
~3h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 145 | 35 mi | 50m |
| I 88 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| 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 Worcester, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on CR 39
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Hill Road
2
Turn right onto NY 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Hollenbeck Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollenbeck Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
5
Merge onto I 88
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 88
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 22
Toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
7
Turn right onto NY 145
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
291 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
9
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on NY 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
11
Turn straight onto NY 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
12
Turn right onto NY 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
13
Continue on NY 32
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
15
Merge onto I 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
21
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
26
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
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.
30
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
31
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on Clearview Expressway
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
35
Turn left onto NY 25A
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
36
Turn left onto NY 106
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
37
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oyster Bay Road
39
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on NY 106
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
41
Turn right onto Berry Hill Road
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
42
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
43
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Trip Plan
For this roughly 4.5-hour journey, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Oyster Bay and explore upon arrival. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, as services can be spaced out. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always good to have a buffer. Consider an early start to maximize daylight and enjoy the full day at your destination.
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 99.1 miles from Worcester, NY, or about 2h 12m 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 44 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 2h 12m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Worcester, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Worcester, NY
This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Worcester, 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 99.1 mi from Worcester, NY · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Worcester, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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
$32.62 one way
$65.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.41 | $76.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
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
$33
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.81 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Night in Oyster Bay on Wednesday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
99 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
8 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
4h 25m 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 Worcester, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 198.2 miles and takes about 4h 25m 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, I 88. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Worcester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.62 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 25 significant decision points across 198.2 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 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Worcester, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Middleburgh, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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