Origin
Amsterdam, NY
Late night in Amsterdam on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amsterdam, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
193.4 mi
311 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amsterdam, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amsterdam, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Joseph Jacobs Way, Church Street, Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.7 miles from Amsterdam, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 193.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 193.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Joseph Jacobs Way 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amsterdam, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jacobs Way | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Highway 67 | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Pearl Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Joseph Jacobs Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amsterdam, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on the route
354 ft
·
28 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Joseph Jacobs Way
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Joseph Jacobs Way
3
Turn right onto Church Street
285 ft
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn sharp left onto State Highway 67
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 67
5
Continue on Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
6
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pearl Street
7
Continue on East Main Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on State Highway 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
9
Turn left
397 ft
·
12 sec
10
Continue straight
525 ft
·
14 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
19
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
20
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
22
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
29
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
30
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
31
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
32
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
33
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
34
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
35
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
36
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
37
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
38
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
39
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
40
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.7 miles from Amsterdam, NY, or about 2h 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 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.7 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Amsterdam, 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.
+
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 Amsterdam, NY
This is one driving day of about 193.4 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Amsterdam, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.7 mi from Amsterdam, NY · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Amsterdam, 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
$31.83 one way
$63.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.48 | $74.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$32
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.28 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.08 | $12.38 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
97 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.
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
17 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amsterdam, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Joseph Jacobs Way, Church Street, Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.7 miles from Amsterdam, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amsterdam, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amsterdam, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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