Origin
Lloyd, NY
Evening in Lloyd on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
97.1 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lloyd, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 97.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 299, I 87, I 87 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Lloyd, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 97.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 299 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 299 | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 4 | — | — |
| NJ 4 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NY 299
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on New Paltz Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Paltz Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto NY 299
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 299
3
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
4
Continue on I 87
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 87
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South: New York City
6
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
45 mi
·
51 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
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
8
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
10
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
11
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
12
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
13
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
15
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
18
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
19
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
21
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
22
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
23
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
24
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
25
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
26
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
27
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
28
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
29
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
30
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
31
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
32
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
33
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Lloyd, NY, or about 1h 4m 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lloyd, 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 Lloyd, NY
This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lloyd, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.6 mi from Lloyd, NY · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Lloyd, 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
$15.98 one way
$31.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
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
$16
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Evening in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
49 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
15 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
2h 9m 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 Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 97.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 299, I 87, I 87 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.6 miles from Lloyd, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.98 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 Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lloyd, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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