Trip from Hempstead, NY to Smithfield, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

99.9 mi

161 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 46m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 45m

8 PM

2h 20m

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

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Smithfield, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Smithfield, NY covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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 $16.44 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.

Midpoint

50 miles from Hempstead, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 99.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 99.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Smithfield, NY is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, NY.

Start on Peninsula Boulevard

79 ft · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Turn left onto Clinton Street

361 ft · 18 sec · Clinton Street

Turn left onto Front Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway

Continue on New England Thruway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · New England Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

430 ft · 15 sec · Hutchinson Parkway North

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway North

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

14 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 684 North: Brewster

Merge slight right

26 mi · 30 min

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

33 mi · 50 min

Turn sharp left onto West Lake Amenia Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Lake Amenia Road

Merge slight right onto West Main Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn slight right onto Smithfield Valley Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road

Continue on Sn Fri Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sn Fri Road

Continue on Sn Fri Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sn Fri Road

Turn straight onto Smithfield Valley Road

72 ft · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road

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 50 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 1h 12m 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 22 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithfield, 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 99.9 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 50 mi from Hempstead, NY · 1h 12m into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smithfield, NY

The final approach into Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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

$16.44 one way

$32.89 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$17.78	$35.56
premium	$4.92	$19.36	$38.73
diesel	$5.61	$22.06	$44.11

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30	$10.49	$4.80
Efficient EV	25	$8.74	$4.00
EV Truck/SUV	40	$13.99	$6.39

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday

Local time

4:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smithfield, NY

Afternoon in Smithfield on Thursday

Local time

4:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

14 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

2h 25m 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 Smithfield, NY covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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 50 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 $16.44 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 Smithfield, NY is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Smithfield, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hempstead, NY to Smithfield, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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