Trip from Hempstead, NY to Binghamton, NY

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 38m

10 AM

4h 21m

12 PM

4h 18m

3 PM

4h 22m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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Binghamton, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Traveling from Hempstead to Binghamton covers 201.2 miles across the Northeast, a trip that typically takes about 4 hours and 11 minutes. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Christopher Columbus Highway, I-81, and I-380 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $33 for fuel will keep your tank full for the duration of the trip. Whether you are heading upstate for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between two distinct areas within New York. It functions best as a direct, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

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

100.6 miles from Hempstead, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with varying road conditions. With a 51% highway share, you will spend a significant portion of your time on major interstates, allowing for steady progress. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 68.2 miles while cruising along the Christopher Columbus Highway. As you transition between these main arteries, the road's personality shifts from suburban thoroughfares to more open interstate travel. It is a functional drive that requires your focus, particularly when switching between the primary highway systems that connect the different legs of your journey.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near I 295 / Clearview Expressway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 201.2 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 8.1 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

8.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 295 / Clearview Expressway

Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...

24.9 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

25.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

27.5 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

196.1 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 North, gg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 11 North, gg

Towns Along This Route

Between Hempstead, NY and Binghamton, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.

Upper Level

22.4 mi in | ~34m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

24.9 mi in | ~37m

Hackensack

27.5 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
I 81	53.2 mi	1h 2m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
US 11	4.2 mi	6m
Tulip Avenue	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Christopher Columbus Highway — 68.2 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Peninsula Boulevard

77 ft · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Turn left onto Clinton Street

359 ft · 17 sec · Clinton Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NY 102

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 25

1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Exit 2W Toward US 11: Industrial Park

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Toward US 11: Five Mile Point

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Toward US 11 North, gg Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 11

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 11

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 11

58 ft · 1 sec · Court Street

Continue on US 11

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Court Street

Arrive at destination

NY 17C

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 11-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the trip is relatively compact, you have the flexibility to depart whenever you prefer, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the major highways is always a smart move. Given the $33 fuel cost estimate, filling up before hitting the highway can help you avoid potential price spikes in more isolated stretches. Pay close attention to your navigation as you transition between I-81 and I-380, as these junctions are critical to maintaining your pace. Staying alert during the 68.2-mile stretch on the Christopher Columbus Highway will ensure you remain on schedule for your arrival in Binghamton.

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 100.6 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 2h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Binghamton, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hempstead, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hempstead, NY

This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hempstead, 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 Christopher Columbus Highway for about 68.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.6 mi from Hempstead, NY · 2h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

101 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Christopher Columbus Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.2 miles.

Arriving in Binghamton, NY

The final approach into Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, 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

$32.75 one way

$65.51 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$35.50	$70.99
premium	$4.88	$38.68	$77.36
diesel	$5.64	$44.70	$89.40

Estimated Tolls: $22.97

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

Hempstead Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.4	0	$21.13	$9.66
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.60	$8.05
EV Truck/SUV	80.5	1	$28.17	$12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hempstead, NY

Evening in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Binghamton, NY

Evening in Binghamton on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

101 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

1 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 11m 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 Hempstead, NY to Binghamton, NY covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.75 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.

Between Hempstead, NY and Binghamton, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.

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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Binghamton, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Binghamton, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hempstead, NY

Binghamton, NY

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 11m on the road

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