Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Tuckahoe, NY covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Front Street, William Street, Jerusalem Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.04 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
33.9 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 67.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Tuckahoe, NY is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Tuckahoe, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerusalem Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrick Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SO East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bay Shore Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bay Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Tuckahoe, NY.
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Front Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto William Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue
Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
Continue on Howells Road
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
Continue on County Road 39
Turn slight left onto Sandy Hollow Road
Turn right
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandy Hollow Road
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 67.8 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuckahoe, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 67.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Hempstead, NY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tuckahoe, 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 Tuckahoe, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Islip, NY
34 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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