Origin
Hyde Park, NY
Morning in Hyde Park on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyde Park, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
202.3 mi
326 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyde Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 28, North Main Street, Gersoni Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.30 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
101.2 miles from Hyde Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 202.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m 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 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 202.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 28 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hyde Park, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 28 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Gersoni Road | — | — |
| NY 23 | — | — |
| James F | — | — |
| Franklin-Walton Road | — | — |
| West Brook Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 28
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on State Highway 28
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
2
Continue on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on State Highway 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
4
Continue on Gersoni Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gersoni Road
5
Take the ramp right
4.8 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
7
Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
James F. Lettis Highway
8
Turn right onto State Highway 28
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
9
Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi
·
10 min
10
Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
11
Continue on West Brook Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
12
Continue on Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Turn right onto Townsend Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
243 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delaware Street
15
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
17
Continue on State Highway 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
18
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
20
Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
21
Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
22
Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
23
Continue on Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Route 17
24
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
25
Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 17 East: New York City
26
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
29
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
31
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
32
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
33
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
36
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
37
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
38
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
39
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
40
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
41
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
43
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
44
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
45
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
46
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
47
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
48
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
49
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
50
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
51
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
52
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
53
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
54
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
55
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
56
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
57
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Hyde Park, NY, or about 2h 20m 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
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 Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 202.3 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hyde Park, 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 101.2 mi from Hyde Park, NY · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Hyde Park, 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
$33.30 one way
$66.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.67 | $89.33 |
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
$33
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.24 | $9.71 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.70 | $8.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.9 | 1 | $28.32 | $12.95 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Morning in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
101 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
18 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 28, North Main Street, Gersoni Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Hyde Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hyde Park, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hyde Park, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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