Origin
Amityville, NY
Morning in Amityville on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amityville, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 13.3-mile drive from Amityville to Hempstead in New York is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking an estimated 18 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Broadway and the Southern Parkway West, with a significant portion on the Southern State Parkway. With a low fuel cost of around $2, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick local excursion. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local journey rather than a high-speed transit. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the drive geographically focused.
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
6.7 miles from Amityville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 13.3-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted freeway. Instead, the route involves navigating through local roads like Broadway, transitioning onto parkways such as Southern Parkway West and the Southern State Parkway. The absence of a defined 'longest stretch' suggests a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed, typical of a more urban or suburban commute.
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.
Broadway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 18m 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 Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nassau Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Uniondale | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenwich Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peninsula Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amityville, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Oak Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
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Oak Street
2
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Broadway
3
Continue on Broadway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
4
Take the ramp slight right toward Southern Parkway West, New York
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Southern Parkway West, New York
5
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
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Southern State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
7
Keep slight right to continue on Uniondale
164 ft
·
6 sec
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Uniondale
8
Turn right onto Nassau Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Nassau Road
9
Continue on Greenwich Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Greenwich Street
10
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Henry Street
11
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
66 ft
·
1 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given its short 18-minute duration, this 13.3-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can depart Amityville at any time without feeling rushed. Since there are no designated stops and the fuel cost is a minimal $2, focus on enjoying the drive itself. Pay attention to the frequent turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, especially when transitioning between Broadway and the parkways. Consider leaving during off-peak hours to minimize any potential local traffic delays on this short but busy stretch.
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 6.7 miles from Amityville, NY, or about 9m into the drive.
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 13.3 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
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 Amityville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amityville, NY
This is one driving day of about 13.3 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amityville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Amityville, NY · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Amityville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
18m 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 Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 13.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Southern Parkway West, Southern State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Amityville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 18m 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 Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amityville, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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