Origin
Champion, NY
Late night in Champion on Saturday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Champion, 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
6h 43m
Distance
323.9 mi
521 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 32m
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6 AM
6h 43m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 52m
12 PM
6h 49m
3 PM
6h 53m
5 PM
7h 6m
8 PM
6h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champion, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Champion, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 323.9 miles and takes about 6h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, Champion Street, South Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.32 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
162 miles from Champion, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m 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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 43m. Total distance: 323.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 43m 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 6h 43m drive with frequent turns across 323.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 43m, 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 Champion, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| Champion Street | — | — |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| Highway 26 | — | — |
| North State Street | — | — |
| Utica Boulevard | — | — |
| Bea Luck Road | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on County Road 47
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 47
2
Turn left onto State Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
3
Continue on Champion Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Champion Street
4
Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
5
Continue on State Highway 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 26
6
Continue on North State Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Street
7
Continue on Utica Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Boulevard
8
Continue on Bea Luck Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
9
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 12
10
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
11
Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
12
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
13
Merge slight left onto State Route 49
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Route 49
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
18
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
19
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
20
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
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
22
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23
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
24
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
25
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
26
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
28
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
29
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
30
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
31
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
32
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
33
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
34
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
35
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
36
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
37
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
38
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
39
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
40
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
41
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
42
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
43
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
44
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
45
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
46
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
47
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162 miles from Champion, NY, or about 3h 21m 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 71 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162 miles or 3h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 30m
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 Champion, 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 Champion, NY
This is one driving day of about 323.9 miles and 6h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Champion, 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 162 mi from Champion, NY · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162 miles from Champion, 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
$53.32 one way
$106.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $57.65 | $115.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.78 | $125.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.51 | $143.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$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
$53
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.01 | $15.55 |
| Efficient EV | 81 | 0 | $28.34 | $12.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.35 | $20.73 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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
5:01 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.
Temperature spread
19 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
6h 43m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Champion, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 323.9 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, Champion Street, South Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162 miles from Champion, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.32 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 43m, 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 Champion, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Champion, 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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