Origin
Inwood, NY
Afternoon in Inwood on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inwood, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 183rd Street, Wadsworth Avenue, West 181st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 183rd 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 Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 38m 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 Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 183rd Street | — | — |
| Wadsworth Avenue | — | — |
| West 181st Street | — | — |
| Washington Bridge | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 183rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto West 183rd Street
312 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 183rd Street
3
Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
489 ft
·
23 sec
·
Wadsworth Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 181st Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 181st Street
5
Continue on Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Bridge
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
7
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
9
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
10
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
12
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
13
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
14
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
15
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
16
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
17
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
18
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
19
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
20
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
21
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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
38m 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 Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 183rd Street, Wadsworth Avenue, West 181st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Inwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 38m 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 Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Inwood, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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