Origin
Cambridge, NY
Afternoon in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
200.7 mi
323 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 200.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, South Park Street, Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
100.4 miles from Cambridge, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 200.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m 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 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 200.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| South Park Street | — | — |
| Highway 67 | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Melrose-Valley Falls Road | — | — |
| CR 119 | — | — |
| Highway 40 | — | — |
| Speigletown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Broad Street
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto South Park Street
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Park Street
4
Turn right onto State Highway 67
11 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 67
5
Turn left onto State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Melrose-Valley Falls Road
7
Continue on CR 119 - Madigan Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 119 - Madigan Road
8
Turn slight right onto Melrose-Valley Falls Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Melrose-Valley Falls Road
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 40
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 40
10
Continue on Speigletown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Speigletown Road
11
Continue on Brickyard Road
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Brickyard Road
12
Continue on Leversee Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Leversee Road
13
Turn right onto Plank Road
466 ft
·
19 sec
·
Plank Road
14
Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakwood Avenue
15
Continue on 10th Street
390 ft
·
14 sec
·
10th Street
16
Turn right onto Hoosick Street
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hoosick Street
17
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
18
Keep slight right
9.4 mi
·
13 min
19
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
21
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
New York State Thruway
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
25
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
26
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
27
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
28
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
29
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
30
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
32
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
33
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
35
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
36
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
37
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
38
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
39
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
40
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
41
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
42
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
43
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
44
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
45
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
46
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
47
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
48
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 100.4 miles from Cambridge, NY, or about 2h 13m 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 44 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m
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 Cambridge, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cambridge, NY
This is one driving day of about 200.7 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Cambridge, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Cambridge, NY · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.4 miles from Cambridge, 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.
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
$33.04 one way
$66.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $35.72 | $71.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.31 | $88.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$0.00
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
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
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.
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 26m 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 Cambridge, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 200.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, South Park Street, Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 miles from Cambridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.04 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, 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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