Origin
Ardsley, NY
Afternoon in Ardsley on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardsley, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardsley, NY
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Trip Overview
This 32.1-mile drive from Ardsley, NY to Hempstead, NY is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Clearview Expressway, New York State Thruway, and North Columbus Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, so plan for a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous one. There are no recommended stops, so you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 32.1-mile route, with about 40% of your travel on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on the Clearview Expressway, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition between the Clearview Expressway, New York State Thruway, and local roads like North Columbus Avenue, you'll notice the character of the drive change. This blend of faster-paced highway sections and more varied surface streets provides a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clearview Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
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 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
9
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
6
24 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ardsley, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Long Island.
Cross County Parkway East
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Mount Vernon
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
Long Island
14.8 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 695
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Clearview Expressway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardsley, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Park Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 87
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
9
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
12
Turn right onto NY 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
13
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
14
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
15
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conner Street
16
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
New England Thruway
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 South
18
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
19
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
25
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
26
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
27
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
29
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
30
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Ardsley, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Ardsley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hempstead, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.11
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(4.7 mi)
$0.23
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
New England Thruway
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Jericho Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
3% chance
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
37 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
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardsley, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 32.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clearview Expressway, New York State Thruway, North Columbus Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Ardsley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.28 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ardsley, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Long Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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