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Trip from Fredonia, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

8h 48m

Distance

413.9 mi

666 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 41m ★
6 AM
8h 49m
8 AM
9h 5m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 53m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 4m
8 PM
8h 44m

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

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Downtown Fredonia, NY, NY

Fredonia, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Fredonia, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 413.9 miles and takes about 8h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, PA 948, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.38 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

206.9 miles from Fredonia, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 48m drive with frequent turns across 413.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 75 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 262.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.5 miles in near Crescent Park.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 413.9 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 47.5 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 381 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 386.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 43 key points

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

6
47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | Crescent Park

Turn left onto Crescent Park

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
381 mi into trip | ~8h in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
386.5 mi into trip | ~8h 6m 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
386.7 mi into trip | ~8h 6m 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
8
396.2 mi into trip | ~8h 20m 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 lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Towns Along This Route

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

New York City

386.5 mi in | ~8h 6m

Leonia

386.7 mi in | ~8h 6m

Teaneck

386.7 mi in | ~8h 6m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

389 mi in | ~8h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 262.7 mi 4h 57m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
US 62 15.6 mi 19m
State Highway 60 14.4 mi 18m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
North Main Street 9.9 mi 14m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Temple Street

74 ft · 8 sec · Temple Street
2

Turn left onto US 20

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right

456 ft · 6 sec
4

Merge onto NY 60

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
5

Continue on NY 60

0.7 mi · 51 sec · North Main Street
6

Continue on NY 60

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
7

Continue on NY 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
8

Continue on NY 60

0.2 mi · 36 sec · NY-60
9

Continue on NY 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY-60
10

Continue on NY 60

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
11

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Main Street
12

Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway
13

Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
14

Turn left onto Newton Avenue

73 ft · 2 sec · Newton Avenue
15

Turn right onto Winsor Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Winsor Street
16

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · this road
17

Turn slight right onto Allen Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Allen Street
18

Continue on Maple Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Maple Street
19

Continue on West Virginia Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard
20

Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Glenview Avenue
21

Turn left onto Martin Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Foote Avenue
23

Turn right onto US 62

16 mi · 19 min · US 62
24

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
25

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street
26

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
27

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
28

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
31

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
32

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
34

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
35

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
36

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
37

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
38

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
39

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
40

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
41

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
42

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
43

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
44

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
45

Merge onto I 80

263 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46

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.
47

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
49

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
51

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
52

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
53

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
54

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
56

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
58

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
60

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

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 lanes.
62

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
63

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
66

Turn right onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
67

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
68

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike
69

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
70

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
71

Turn left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
72

Turn slight right onto NY 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
Use the right lane.
73

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
74

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
75

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

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 206.9 miles from Fredonia, NY, or about 4h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 miles.

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 91 miles or 2h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.9 miles or 4h 42m 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 206.9 miles or 4h 42m

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 7h 29m

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 Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, NY

Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hempstead, NY

Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Fredonia, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 206.9 mi from Fredonia, NY · 4h 42m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Syracuse, NY

207 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 Syracuse, NY

Popular next leg

Syracuse, NY to Hempstead, NY

271.4 mi · 5h 32m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Syracuse, NY

207 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 207 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.9 miles from Fredonia, 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 262.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 207 miles or 4.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 385.3
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 385.3
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 385.3
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 385.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 385.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 385.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.38 one way

$134.76 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $73.02 $146.04
premium $4.88 $79.57 $159.14
diesel $5.64 $91.95 $183.91

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

$67

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 124.2 1 $43.46 $19.87
Efficient EV 103.5 1 $36.22 $16.56
EV Truck/SUV 165.6 2 $57.95 $26.49

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

48 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fredonia, NY

Morning in Fredonia on Monday

Local time

9:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Morning in Hempstead on Monday

Local time

9:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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.

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

4 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 48m 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 Fredonia, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 413.9 miles and takes about 8h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, US 62. 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 207 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 206.9 miles from Fredonia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.38 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 413.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.5 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 381 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 386.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fredonia, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

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