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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Blooming Grove, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

72.8 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

town in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Blooming Grove, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Blooming Grove, NY covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $11.98 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

36.4 miles from Hempstead, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 72.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 Blooming Grove, NY is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, 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 right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4 West: Paramus
21

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 9 min
22

Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

0.2 mi · 26 sec · GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
23

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NJ 17 North: Mahwah
24

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
25

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 9 min
26

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 50 sec
27

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 4 min
28

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 11 sec
29

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14 mi · 16 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
30

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 6, NY 17: Harriman
31

Continue straight

151 ft · 4 sec
32

Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

0.4 mi · 30 sec · NY 17 West: Binghamton
33

Continue straight

3.0 mi · 3 min
34

Take the exit slight right toward NY 208: Monroe, Washingtonville

0.4 mi · 57 sec · NY 208: Monroe, Washingtonville
35

Keep slight right to continue on NY 208 North: Washingtonville

0.1 mi · 17 sec · NY 208 North: Washingtonville
36

Turn straight

4.0 mi · 6 min
37

Turn left onto Round Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Round Hill Road
38

At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 94

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Route 94
39

Turn left onto Tuthill Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Tuthill Road
40

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 36.4 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 51m 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 16 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hempstead, NY

This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hempstead, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Hempstead, NY · 51m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

36 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blooming Grove, NY

The final approach into Blooming Grove, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.98 one way

$23.97 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.96 $25.92
premium $4.92 $14.11 $28.22
diesel $5.61 $16.07 $32.15

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $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

$12

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.19 $4.66

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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

Hempstead, NY

Night in Hempstead on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blooming Grove, NY

Night in Blooming Grove on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

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

1h 43m 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 Blooming Grove, NY covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 36.4 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 $11.98 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 Blooming Grove, NY is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Blooming Grove, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempstead, NY to Blooming Grove, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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