Origin
Hornell, NY
Evening in Hornell on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hornell, NY to Hempstead, NY
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
319.7 mi
515 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 17m
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6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hornell, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Hornell, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 319.7 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seneca Street, Main Street, Maple City Drive North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.9 miles from Hornell, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 319.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seneca 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hornell, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple City Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 86 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Seneca Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hornell, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Seneca Street
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Seneca Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Maple City Drive North
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Maple City Drive North
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
6
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
121 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
9
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
15
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
16
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
17
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
18
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
19
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
20
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
21
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
22
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
23
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
26
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
29
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
30
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
31
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
32
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
33
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
34
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
35
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
36
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
37
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
38
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
39
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
40
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
41
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.9 miles from Hornell, NY, or about 3h 14m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.9 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hornell, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Hornell, NY
This is one driving day of about 319.7 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hornell, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.9 mi from Hornell, NY · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.9 miles from Hornell, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
The final approach into Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, 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
$52.05 one way
$104.09 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| premium | $4.88 | $61.46 | $122.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.03 | $142.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$52
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.35 |
| Efficient EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.9 | 1 | $44.76 | $20.46 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Hempstead, NY
Evening in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
160 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hornell, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 319.7 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seneca Street, Main Street, Maple City Drive North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.9 miles from Hornell, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hornell, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hornell, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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