Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
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New Hempstead, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Lawrence Hill Road, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington, NY
Full guide →Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Lawrence Hill Road | — | — |
| Northern Boulevard | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway North | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and New Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
17 mi
·
28 min
·
Northern Boulevard
7
Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
10
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
16
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 80: New City, New Hempstead
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
CR 80: New City, New Hempstead
18
Turn left onto New Hempstead Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hempstead Road
19
Turn right onto State Highway 45
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 45
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Huntington, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Hempstead, NY
The final approach into New Hempstead, 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
$9.42 one way
$18.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$29
Total
$39
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
New Hempstead, NY
Morning in New Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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 27m 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 Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Lawrence Hill Road, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Huntington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.42 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 Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntington, NY to New Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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