Origin
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Bristol, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 58m
Distance
318.1 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 47m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 4m
3 PM
7h 8m
5 PM
7h 20m
8 PM
6h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Bristol, NY covers 318.1 miles and takes about 6h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clinton Street, Front Street, Hempstead Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.36 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
159.1 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 58m. Total distance: 318.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 58m 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 58m drive with frequent turns across 318.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clinton 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 58m, 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 Hempstead, NY to Bristol, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Hempstead Turnpike | — | — |
| New Hyde Park Road | — | — |
| Tulip Avenue | — | — |
| Jamaica Avenue | — | — |
| Braddock Avenue | — | — |
| Hillside Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clinton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Bristol, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Clinton Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clinton Street
3
Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
5
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
6
Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
7
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
9
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
10
Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
11
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
15
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
21
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
23
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
27
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
28
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
32
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
33
At the end of the road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
34
Continue straight
31 mi
·
39 min
35
Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Seneca Way
36
Continue on East Seneca Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Seneca Street
37
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Taughannock Boulevard
38
Turn left onto West Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Buffalo Street
39
Continue on Cliff Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cliff Street
40
Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Trumansburg Road
41
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
42
Continue on Trumansburg Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Trumansburg Road
43
Continue on State Highway 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 96
44
Turn right onto Powell Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
45
Continue on County Road 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 141
46
Turn left onto State Highway 89
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
47
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
48
Turn right onto State Highway 96
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 96
49
Continue on North Town Line Road
486 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Town Line Road
50
Continue on North Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Street
51
Continue on State Highway 96A
17 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 96A
52
Turn left onto Waterloo-Geneva Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterloo-Geneva Road
53
Continue on Lake Front Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Front Drive
54
Continue on Hamilton Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Street
55
Continue on Canandaigua Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canandaigua Road
56
Continue on Routes 5 and 20
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Routes 5 and 20
57
Continue on Eastern Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
58
Keep slight left to continue on Western Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
59
Turn left onto Bristol Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bristol Road
60
Turn right onto Fisher Hill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fisher Hill Road
61
Continue on County Road 2
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 2
62
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 159.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 3h 29m 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 70 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.1 miles or 3h 29m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 Hempstead, NY
This is one driving day of about 318.1 miles and 6h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.1 mi from Hempstead, NY · 3h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, NY
The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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
$52.36 one way
$104.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $56.62 | $113.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.65 | $123.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.23 | $140.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$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
$52
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.40 | $15.27 |
| Efficient EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.53 | $20.36 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Bristol, NY
Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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 58m 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 Hempstead, NY to Bristol, NY covers 318.1 miles and takes about 6h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clinton Street, Front Street, Hempstead Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.1 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 $52.36 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 58m, 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 Hempstead, NY to Bristol, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempstead, NY to Bristol, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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