The drive from Gloversville, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 205.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, NJ 17, NJ 4 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 142.8 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.84 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
102.8 miles from Gloversville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 205.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 205.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 142.8 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 39.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 205.6 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 39.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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39.2 mi into trip|~56m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
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157.4 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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158.8 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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173 mi into trip|~3h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
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187.9 mi into trip|~3h 54m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gloversville, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Boston
39.2 mi in|~56m|via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
172.9 mi in|~3h 32m
Fort Lee
172.9 mi in|~3h 32m
New York
172.9 mi in|~3h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
142.8 mi
2h 44m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi
3m
State Highway 67
2.5 mi
3m
Tulip Avenue
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 142.8 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
265 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Fremont Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
185 ft·10 sec·Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Carpenter Street
5
Continue on Park Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Street
6
Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Kingsboro Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto Hales Mills Road Extension
200 ft·11 sec·Hales Mills Road Extension
Toward Hales Mills
8
Continue on Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi·2 min·Hales Mills Road Extension
Toward Hales MillsUse the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 29
0.2 mi·23 sec·State Highway 29
10
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
0.7 mi·56 sec·Hales Mills Road
11
Turn left onto CR 107
0.2 mi·13 sec·Perth-Johnstown Road
12
Turn slight right onto CR 142
2.6 mi·3 min·Benedict Corners Road
13
Continue on CR 24
0.4 mi·41 sec·Bendick Corners Road
14
Turn left onto NY 67
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 67
15
Continue on NY 67
0.8 mi·2 min·Fort Johnson Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 67
0.9 mi·1 min·Mohawk Turnpike
17
Continue on NY 5; NY 67
0.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
18
Continue on NY 5; NY 67
0.7 mi·1 min·Mohawk Turnpike
19
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward NY 30Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn straight onto NY 30
0.8 mi·1 min·NY 30
21
Turn left
398 ft·11 sec
22
Continue on this road
525 ft·14 sec·this road
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East
24
Merge onto I 90
25 mi·28 min·New York State Thruway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
27
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
28
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
31
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
32
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
34
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
36
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
40
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
41
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi·1 min·Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi·2 min·Braddock Avenue
45
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi·34 sec·Jamaica Avenue
46
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi·56 sec·Jericho Turnpike
47
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
48
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi·56 sec·New Hyde Park Road
49
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi·3 min·Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
50
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi·1 min·Front Street
Use the right lane.
51
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
52
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi·26 sec·Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
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 102.8 miles from Gloversville, NY, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.8 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.8 miles or 2h 9m 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 27m
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 Gloversville, 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 Gloversville, NY
This is one driving day of about 205.6 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Gloversville, 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 New York State Thruway for about 142.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.8 mi from Gloversville, NY
· 2h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 102.8 miles from Gloversville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.8 miles.
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.
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.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
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 184.3
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
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 184.3
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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.84 one way
$67.69 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$36.60
$73.19
premium
$4.92
$39.85
$79.70
diesel
$5.61
$45.39
$90.79
Estimated Tolls: $29.99
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(142.8 mi)$7.14
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.14
Mohawk Turnpike
(1.7 mi)$0.12
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
$34
Tolls
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.59
$9.87
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$17.99
$8.22
EV Truck/SUV
82.2
1
$28.78
$13.16
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gloversville, NY
Morning
in Gloversville on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Morning
in Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
103 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
3 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
4h 22m 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 Gloversville, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 205.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, NJ 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.8 miles from Gloversville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.84 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 demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 205.6 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 39.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gloversville, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
