Trip from Amity, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

77.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Amity, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Walling Road, Prices Switch Road, Vernon Warwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.9 miles from Amity, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 77.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Walling Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Walling Road	0 mi	0m
Prices Switch Road	0 mi	0m
Vernon Warwick Road	0 mi	0m
Stockholm Vernon Road	0 mi	0m
Newfoundland Road	0 mi	0m
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike	0 mi	0m
I 80 East	0 mi	0m
Christopher Columbus Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Walling Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right onto Walling Road

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Turn right onto Prices Switch Road

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Continue on Prices Switch Road

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Keep slight right to continue on Prices Switch Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vernon Warwick Road

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Continue on Stockholm Vernon Road

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Turn left onto Newfoundland Road

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Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

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Keep slight left

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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York

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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

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Turn right onto Leonia

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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

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Continue on Fort Lee Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

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Continue on Clearview Expressway

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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

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Continue on Jericho Turnpike

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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

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Turn slight right onto Front Street

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Turn right onto Greenwich Street

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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Amity, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.9 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Amity, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amity, NY

This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amity, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Manhattan, NY

39 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.9 mi from Amity, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manhattan, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Amity, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$12.26	$24.53
midgrade	$4.48	$13.71	$27.42
premium	$4.86	$14.87	$29.74
diesel	$4.69	$14.36	$28.72

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amity, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Walling Road, Prices Switch Road, Vernon Warwick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Amity, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 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.