Origin
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawling, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 $12.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 74.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hempstead Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Hyde Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tulip Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamaica Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Braddock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Clinton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Pawling, 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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
14
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
15
Continue on New England Thruway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hutchinson Parkway North
17
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway North
18
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684 North: Brewster
20
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
21
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue straight
12 mi
·
18 min
23
Turn left onto Quaker Hill Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Hill Road
24
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 52m 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 74.2 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pawling, 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 74.2 miles and 1h 44m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Hempstead, NY · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pawling, NY
The final approach into Pawling, 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 Pawling, 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
$12.08 one way
$24.16 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| premium | $4.88 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Pawling, NY
Afternoon in Pawling on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
6 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
1h 44m 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 Pawling, NY covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 37.1 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 $12.08 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.
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempstead, NY to Pawling, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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