Origin
Beacon, NY
Morning in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Teller Avenue, Wolcott Avenue, Breakneck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.87 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.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Beacon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m 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 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 78.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Teller Avenue 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 Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teller Avenue | — | — |
| Wolcott Avenue | — | — |
| Breakneck Road | — | — |
| Highway 9D | — | — |
| Morris Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | — | — |
| Route 9D | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Teller Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Teller Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Teller Avenue
3
Turn left onto Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolcott Avenue
4
Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Breakneck Road
5
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
6
Continue on Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
7
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9D
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 9D
9
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
10
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
11
Continue on Route 9D
358 ft
·
7 sec
·
Route 9D
12
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
13
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
14
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
15
Turn straight onto US 6 West, US 202 West: Bear Mountain
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 6 West, US 202 West: Bear Mountain
16
Merge slight left onto Bear Mountain Bridge
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Bear Mountain Bridge
17
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
8 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bear Mountain Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
21
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
22
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
28
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
29
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
30
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
31
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
32
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
33
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
34
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
35
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
36
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
37
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
38
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 39.1 miles from Beacon, NY, or about 57m 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beacon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beacon, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Beacon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Beacon, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Beacon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.16 | $30.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$13
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:09 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.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Teller Avenue, Wolcott Avenue, Breakneck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.87 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 Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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