Origin
Yaphank, NY
Late night in Yaphank on Saturday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yaphank, 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
53m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yaphank, NY
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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yaphank, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 37.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Berry Hill Road, Jackson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 37.3 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Berry Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.7 miles on Long Island Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Berry Hill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue
Turn right onto CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 495: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 495: New York
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
6
31.7 mi into trip
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~43m in
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South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yaphank, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Bethpage
31.5 mi in
|
~42m
Syosset
31.5 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 30.7 mi | 41m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Yaphank Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 30.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yaphank, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on CR 21
100 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 21
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Yaphank Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 495
31 mi
·
41 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
7
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
11
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
12
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
13
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Yaphank, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Yaphank, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oyster Bay, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.14 one way
$12.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Melville, NY
19 mi in
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
16 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
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yaphank, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 37.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Berry Hill Road, Jackson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Yaphank, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.14 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.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Yaphank, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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