Origin
Albertson, NY
Late night in Albertson on Friday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
5.8 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 5.8 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I U Willets Road, Northern State Parkway, Glen Cove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 5.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 5.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I U Willets 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 Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 11m 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 Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I U Willets Road | — | — |
| Northern State Parkway | — | — |
| Glen Cove Road | — | — |
| Glen Cove Road South | — | — |
| Clinton Road | — | — |
| Clinton Street | — | — |
| Peninsula Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I U Willets Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Oak Ridge Lane
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Oak Ridge Lane
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto I U Willets Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I U Willets Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern State Parkway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Glen Cove Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on Glen Cove Road South, Hempstead
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Glen Cove Road South, Hempstead
7
Turn straight onto Glen Cove Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
8
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
9
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
10
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
11
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.95 one way
$1.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Hempstead, NY
Late night in Hempstead on Friday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
10 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
11m 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 Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 5.8 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I U Willets Road, Northern State Parkway, Glen Cove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.9 miles from Albertson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.95 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 Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 11m 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 Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albertson, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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