Trip from Lincoln, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

7h 9m

Distance

332.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lincoln, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 332.5 miles and takes about 7h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, Ontario Center Road, Highway 350 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.48 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

166.3 miles from Lincoln, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 9m drive with frequent turns across 332.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 70 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Atlantic Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Atlantic Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ontario Center Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 350	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Route 31	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Canandaigua Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Canandaigua Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Atlantic Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Lincoln Road

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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ontario Center Road

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Turn left onto State Highway 350

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Continue on State Route 31

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Continue on West Main Street

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Turn right onto Canandaigua Street

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Continue on Canandaigua Road

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Continue on State Route 21

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Continue on North Main Street

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Take the ramp right

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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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Keep slight right

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Continue on State Route 414

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Turn left

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

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Continue on Clark Street Road

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Turn right onto State Street

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Turn left onto Dill Street

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Continue on Loop Road

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Turn left onto Genesee Street

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Continue on West Genesee Street Road

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Turn right onto East Lake Street

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Continue on East Lake Road

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Continue on State Route 41

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Continue on East Lake Road

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Continue on State Highway 41

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Turn right onto North West Street

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Take the ramp left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

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Turn right onto Leonia

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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

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Continue on Fort Lee Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

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Continue on Clearview Expressway

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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

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Continue on Jericho Turnpike

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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

66

Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

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Turn slight right onto Front Street

68

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

70

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 166.3 miles from Lincoln, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 166.3 miles or 3h 34m 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 52m

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 Lincoln, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lincoln, NY

This is one driving day of about 332.5 miles and 7h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lincoln, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

166 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 166.3 mi from Lincoln, NY

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.3 miles from Lincoln, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$52.48	$104.96
midgrade	$4.48	$58.66	$117.32
premium	$4.86	$63.63	$127.27
diesel	$4.69	$61.45	$122.89

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 116.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lincoln, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 332.5 miles and takes about 7h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, Ontario Center Road, Highway 350. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 166.3 miles from Lincoln, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.48 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.