Trip from Binghamton, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 57m ★

6 AM

4h 10m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 35m

8 PM

4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Binghamton, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Traveling from Binghamton to Hempstead covers 200.2 miles of Northeast terrain, typically requiring about 4 hours and 10 minutes of travel time. Because this journey fits easily into a single day, you can plan it as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $33 in fuel costs to complete the trip. You will primarily utilize I-81, I-380, and the Keystone Shortway to navigate between these two New York locations. It is a practical route for those looking to reach the coast from the Southern Tier, balancing highway efficiency with a manageable total drive time.

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

100.1 miles from Binghamton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, with highway travel accounting for 49% of your total distance. You will find yourself navigating a combination of major interstate systems and localized roads, keeping the journey from feeling like a monotonous grind. A significant portion of the trip involves an 80-mile stretch along the Keystone Shortway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect the road's personality to shift as you transition from the inland geography of Binghamton toward the more densely populated environment of Hempstead. The mix of high-speed interstate passages and shorter connecting stretches ensures the drive remains engaging for the duration of your 200.2-mile trek.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 80 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 5.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 200.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 30 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

172.7 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

173 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Towns Along This Route

Between Binghamton, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

58.2 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 6

Milford

58.9 mi in | ~1h 12m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

172.7 mi in | ~3h 27m

Leonia

173 mi in | ~3h 27m

Teaneck

173 mi in | ~3h 27m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

175.3 mi in | ~3h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	52.5 mi	1h 2m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Court Street	4.7 mi	7m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 80 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Binghamton, NY and Hempstead, NY.

Start on NY 17C

109 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 11

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Court Street

Enter roundabout onto US 11

80 ft · 1 sec · Court Street

Continue on US 11

4.3 mi · 6 min · Court Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 81, I 86, NY 17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

Turn left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 10-minute transit, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart early to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks near your destination in Hempstead. Keep your fuel budget of $33 in mind and consider refueling during your stop to ensure you reach the end of the route without stress. Given that the Keystone Shortway makes up your longest stretch of 80 miles, use that segment to settle into a consistent cruising rhythm. Prioritize checking local traffic conditions before you depart Binghamton, as road work or congestion on these major arteries can easily fluctuate your total travel time.

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 100.1 miles from Binghamton, NY, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.1 miles or 1h 59m 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

Open the route before leaving Binghamton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Binghamton, NY

This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 4h 10m.

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

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.1 mi from Binghamton, NY · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

100 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from Binghamton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.

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

$32.59 one way

$65.18 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$35.32	$70.64
premium	$4.88	$38.49	$76.97
diesel	$5.64	$44.48	$88.96

Estimated Tolls: $22.73

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Hempstead Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

Jericho Turnpike (0.5 mi) $0.04

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

$33

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.1	0	$21.02	$9.61
Efficient EV	50.1	0	$17.52	$8.01
EV Truck/SUV	80.1	1	$28.03	$12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Binghamton, NY

Evening in Binghamton on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Evening in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

100 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 10m 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 Binghamton, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.1 miles from Binghamton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.59 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.

Between Binghamton, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

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Trip from Binghamton, NY to Hempstead, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hempstead, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Binghamton, NY

Hempstead, NY

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 10m on the road

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