Origin
Busti, NY
Late night in Busti on Saturday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Busti, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 8m
Distance
387.4 mi
623 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 0m
★
6 AM
8h 8m
8 AM
8h 25m
10 AM
8h 14m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 15m
5 PM
8h 24m
8 PM
8h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Busti, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Busti, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 387.4 miles and takes about 8h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Kiantone Road, West 4th Avenue, Hickory Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
193.7 miles from Busti, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
Full guide →Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
Top landmarks
- • Mitchel Air Force Base — US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 8m drive with frequent turns across 387.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kiantone Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Busti, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kiantone Road | — | — |
| West 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Hickory Street | — | — |
| Hickory Bridge | — | — |
| Crescent Park | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kiantone Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Busti, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Busti-Stillwater Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Busti-Stillwater Road
2
Turn right onto Kiantone Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Kiantone Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
4
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
6
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
7
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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Crescent Park
8
Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
9
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Main Street
10
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
266 ft
·
9 sec
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PA 666 West
15
Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Main Street
16
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
12 min
17
At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
18
Turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on Boot Jack Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
21
Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
22
Continue on Hoovertown Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
23
Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
25
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
28
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
29
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
30
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
31
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
32
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
33
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
34
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
35
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
36
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
37
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
38
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
39
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
40
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
41
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
42
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
43
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
44
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
45
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
46
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
47
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
48
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
49
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
50
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
51
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
52
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
53
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
54
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
55
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.7 miles from Busti, NY, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.7 miles or 4h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 193.7 miles or 4h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 52m
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 Busti, 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.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Busti, NY
Aim for roughly 194 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hempstead, NY
Aim for roughly 194 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Busti, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 193.7 mi from Busti, NY · 4h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
194 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
194 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 194 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193.7 miles from Busti, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 194 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hempstead, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.77 one way
$127.54 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $68.95 | $137.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $75.09 | $150.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.53 | $171.07 |
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
$64
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.2 | 1 | $40.68 | $18.60 |
| Efficient EV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.90 | $15.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155 | 1 | $54.24 | $24.79 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Saturday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Waverly, NY
194 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
13 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
8h 8m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Busti, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 387.4 miles and takes about 8h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kiantone Road, West 4th Avenue, Hickory Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 194 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 193.7 miles from Busti, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Busti, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Busti, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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