Origin
Geneva, NY
Afternoon in Geneva on Saturday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, 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 17m
Distance
293.2 mi
472 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, NY
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Trip Overview
Geneva, NY to Hempstead, NY is 293.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m via Keystone Shortway, I 81, and I 380, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York state for its entirety. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Given the relatively short duration, it's a manageable one-day journey, but be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.
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
146.6 miles from Geneva, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 73.5 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 96A | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 79 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Slaterville Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Trumansburg Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 96 | 7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 80 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
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18 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left
189 ft
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21 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto US 20; NY 5
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Lake Front Drive
4
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Waterloo-Geneva Road
5
Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi
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14 min
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State Highway 96A
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi
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9 min
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State Highway 96A
7
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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North Street
8
Continue on NY 96
485 ft
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13 sec
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North Town Line Road
9
Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 96
10
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Center Road
11
Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 89
12
Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi
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1 min
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County Road 141
13
Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Powell Road
14
Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 96
15
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Trumansburg Road
16
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
17
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi
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12 min
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Trumansburg Road
18
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Cliff Street
19
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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West Buffalo Street
20
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft
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24 sec
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Taughannock Boulevard
21
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft
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11 sec
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West State Street
22
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft
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12 sec
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South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi
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2 min
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West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
24
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi
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2 min
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East State Street
25
Continue on NY 79
11 mi
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16 min
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Slaterville Road
26
Continue on NY 79
15 mi
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17 min
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State Highway 79
27
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Main Street
28
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi
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47 sec
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NY 26
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 South
30
Merge onto I 81
20 mi
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24 min
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I 81
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
42
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
44
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
45
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
47
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
49
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
51
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
53
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
54
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
57
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Braddock Avenue
58
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
59
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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Jericho Turnpike
60
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
61
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
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56 sec
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New Hyde Park Road
62
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
63
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Front Street
Use the right lane.
64
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
65
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 6h 17m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a total of 293.2 miles, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between the Keystone Shortway, I 81, and I 380, as services might be more spaced out on certain segments. Factor in the $48 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip.
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 146.6 miles from Geneva, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 miles.
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 65 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.6 miles or 3h 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 5h 4m
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 Geneva, 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 Geneva, NY
This is one driving day of about 293.2 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Geneva, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Geneva, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 405 decision points cluster between mile 97.8 and 275.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
97.8 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
151.2 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
265.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m 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
266 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m 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
275.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 49m in
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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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.26 one way
$96.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $52.19 | $104.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $56.83 | $113.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.73 | $129.47 |
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
$48
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.79 | $14.07 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.3 | 1 | $41.05 | $18.76 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
147 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
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
6h 17m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 272.9
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 272.9
View on nps.gov
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
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 272.9
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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 272.9
View on nps.gov
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 272.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, with highway driving making up about 55% of the journey. You'll experience a mix of road types, meaning the pace will vary significantly. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a more consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. Be ready for frequent adjustments as you navigate through different sections, which will keep you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
66 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 97.8 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 40 significant decision points across 293.2 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 97.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Geneva, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mt Pocono
151.2 mi in
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~3h 18m
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via US 6
Milford
151.9 mi in
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~3h 19m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
265.7 mi in
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~5h 34m
Leonia
266 mi in
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~5h 34m
Teaneck
266 mi in
|
~5h 34m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
268.2 mi in
|
~5h 39m
About the Cities
Starting in Geneva, NY
Full guide →Founded 1793
Geneva is the name of both a town and a city in Ontario County, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The City of Geneva is surrounded by the Town of Geneva.
Top landmarks
- • St. Peter's Episcopal Church — church building in Geneva, New York, United States of America
- • Ashcroft — historic home located at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA
- • Genesee Park Historic District — historic district in Geneva, Ontario County, New York
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 17m. Total distance: 293.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.73 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hempstead, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hempstead, NY before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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