Origin
Lenox, NY
Late night in Lenox on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenox, NY to Hempstead, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
259.3 mi
417 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
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6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenox, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Lenox, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 259.3 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clockville Road, Creek Road, Mount Hope Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.68 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
129.6 miles from Lenox, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 43m drive with frequent turns across 259.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clockville Road 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
This is a straightforward 5h 43m 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 Lenox, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clockville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Hope Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bear Path Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 12B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Utica Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Clockville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on South Court Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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South Court Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Clockville Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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Clockville Road
3
Turn right onto Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Creek Road
4
Turn left onto Mount Hope Avenue
3.3 mi
·
7 min
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Mount Hope Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 46
5.6 mi
·
8 min
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State Route 46
6
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
7
Continue on Bear Path Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
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Bear Path Road
8
Turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Continue on State Route 46
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 46
11
Continue on State Route 12B
2.0 mi
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2 min
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State Route 12B
12
Continue on Utica Street
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Utica Street
13
Turn slight right onto Broad Street
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Broad Street
14
Continue on State Route 12B
4.6 mi
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6 min
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State Route 12B
15
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
16
Continue on State Highway 12B
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 12B
17
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
18
Continue on State Highway 12
10 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 12
19
Continue on North Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Broad Street
20
Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi
·
9 min
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Rexford Street
21
Turn right onto State Highway 8
18 mi
·
20 min
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State Highway 8
22
Continue on Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
23
Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi
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21 min
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State Highway 8
24
Continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Oak Street
25
Continue on State Highway 10
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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State Highway 10
26
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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NY 17 East
27
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
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1 min
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I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 87 Toll South: New York City
30
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
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15 min
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New York State Thruway
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
32
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
33
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
34
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
35
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
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1 min
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NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
36
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
37
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
38
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
39
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
40
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
41
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
42
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
43
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
44
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
45
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
46
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
47
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
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5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
48
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
49
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
50
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
51
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Jericho Turnpike
52
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
53
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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New Hyde Park Road
54
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
55
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Front Street
56
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Greenwich Street
57
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
58
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 129.6 miles from Lenox, NY, or about 2h 51m 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
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 Lenox, 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.
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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 Lenox, NY
This is one driving day of about 259.3 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lenox, 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 129.6 mi from Lenox, NY · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 129.6 miles from Lenox, 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
$42.68 one way
$85.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.15 | $92.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $50.26 | $100.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
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
$43
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.23 | $12.45 |
| Efficient EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.30 | $16.60 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Ramapo, NY
130 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 43m 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 Lenox, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 259.3 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clockville Road, Creek Road, Mount Hope Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.6 miles from Lenox, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.68 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 5h 43m 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 Lenox, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenox, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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