Origin
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Friday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Larchmont, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Larchmont, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Larchmont, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clearview Expressway, Throgs Neck Expressway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Clearview Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Larchmont, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clearview Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 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 15.8 miles in near I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.8 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
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 15
Toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hempstead, NY and Larchmont, NY, road signs point toward Hutchinson Parkway North, Hutchinson River Parkway North and The Pelhams.
Hutchinson Parkway North
18.8 mi in
|
~29m
Hutchinson River Parkway North
18.9 mi in
|
~30m
The Pelhams
22.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New England Thruway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Clearview Expressway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Larchmont, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Clinton Street
359 ft
·
17 sec
·
Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 102
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Turn slight left onto NY 24
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
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto NY 25
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
9
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
10
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.
11
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
15
Continue on I 95
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
16
Take the exit
430 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto HR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
300 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto US 1
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
25
Arrive at destination
US 1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.78
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
New England Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Larchmont, NY
Afternoon in Larchmont on Friday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Larchmont, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clearview Expressway, Throgs Neck Expressway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $4.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.8 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hempstead, NY and Larchmont, NY, road signs point toward Hutchinson Parkway North, Hutchinson River Parkway North and The Pelhams.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground 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.
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