Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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New Hempstead, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling from Brooklyn to New Hempstead is a straightforward 44.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, making this a very cost-effective commute. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than highways, you will experience a steady, turn-heavy pace throughout the trip. It is a practical drive for those heading north from the city, offering a direct path to your destination without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highly technical and turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route entirely on local streets. With a 0% highway share, you will spend your time navigating through city and suburban intersections rather than cruising at high speeds. Your journey begins on Snyder Avenue, which serves as your longest uninterrupted stretch, though even that remains a local road. The drive lacks the monotonous feel of an interstate, requiring your full attention as you transition between Rogers Avenue and Church Avenue. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands constant focus on local traffic patterns and navigation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Ocean Parkway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 44.1 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 1.8 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and New Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City, Gsp Toll North and Nanuet.
Bronx
Manhattan
New Jersey
Jersey City
Gsp Toll North
Nanuet
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| NJ 17 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and New Hempstead, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
Turn right onto Vestry Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto CR 35
Turn right onto CR 35A
Take the ramp onto Forman Road
Turn left onto NY 59
Turn right onto NY 45
Continue on NY 45
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 44.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New 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 New Hempstead, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$17
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in New Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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