Origin
Akron, NY
Afternoon in Akron on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, NY to Hempstead, NY
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
380.2 mi
612 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Akron, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 380.2 miles and takes about 8h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.1 miles from Akron, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 1m drive with frequent turns across 380.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 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 46 significant decision points across 380.2 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 46 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
238.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
352.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
353.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Towns Along This Route
Between Akron, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
88 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Mt Pocono
238.3 mi in
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~5h 2m
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via US 6
Milford
239 mi in
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~5h 3m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
352.8 mi in
|
~7h 18m
Leonia
353.1 mi in
|
~7h 18m
Teaneck
353.1 mi in
|
~7h 18m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
355.3 mi in
|
~7h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| New York State Thruway | 80.7 mi | 1h 33m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on John Street
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
John Street
2
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Parkview Drive
3
Turn left onto East Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
4
Turn right onto Crittenden Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Crittenden Road
5
Turn left onto NY 5
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
6
Turn left onto NY 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alleghany Road
7
Take the exit
369 ft
·
9 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
81 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
14
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
18
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
19
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
20
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
21
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
22
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
23
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
25
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
27
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
28
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
30
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
42
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the none lane.
43
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
44
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
45
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
47
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
49
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
51
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
52
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 / none lanes.
53
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the none lane.
54
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
55
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
56
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
57
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
Use the none lane.
58
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the none lane.
59
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the none lane.
60
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
61
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
62
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
63
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
64
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
65
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the none lane.
66
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.1 miles from Akron, NY, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.1 miles or 4h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 190.1 miles or 4h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Akron, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hempstead, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Akron, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.1 mi from Akron, NY · 4h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
190 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 190 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.1 miles from Akron, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
The final approach into Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hempstead, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.89 one way
$123.79 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.07 | $134.15 |
| premium | $4.88 | $73.09 | $146.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.47 | $168.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.77
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(80.7 mi)
$4.04
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Jericho Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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
$62
Tolls
$27
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.92 | $18.25 |
| Efficient EV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.27 | $15.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.1 | 1 | $53.23 | $24.33 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
190 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
8h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 380.2 miles and takes about 8h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 190 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 190.1 miles from Akron, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 46 significant decision points across 380.2 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Akron, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
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