Origin
Macedon, NY
Late night in Macedon on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macedon, NY to Hempstead, NY
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
321.8 mi
518 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
★
6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macedon, NY
Benoit Dujardin
Trip Overview
Spanning 321.8 miles from Macedon to Hempstead, this journey through New York state takes approximately 6 hours and 52 minutes to complete. Because this path avoids major highways entirely, it functions best as a dedicated one-day trek rather than a quick commute. You should set aside a fuel budget of about $51 to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this trip relies on local routes rather than interstates. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it is a practical choice if you prefer staying off high-speed thoroughfares. While the duration is manageable for a single day, be prepared for a full day of active driving.
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
160.9 miles from Macedon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate via State Route 31, West Main Street, and Canandaigua Street, meaning your highway share is effectively 0%. Because there are no long highway stretches, you will not find any segments where you can cruise uninterrupted for long periods. This route demands your full attention as you transition between local roads throughout the trip. It is a stark contrast to a standard interstate grind, offering a consistent, hands-on experience that requires frequent navigation adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 31 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macedon, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canandaigua Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canandaigua Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 31
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedon, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
2
Continue on State Route 31
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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State Route 31
3
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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West Main Street
4
Turn right onto Canandaigua Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Canandaigua Street
5
Continue on Canandaigua Road
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Canandaigua Road
6
Continue on State Route 21
4.3 mi
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6 min
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State Route 21
7
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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North Main Street
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 90 East
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
12
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
13
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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State Route 414
14
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
16
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
17
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
18
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Dill Street
19
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
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Loop Road
20
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
21
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
22
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
23
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
24
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
25
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
26
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
27
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
28
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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I 81 South: Binghamton
30
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
32
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
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1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
37
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
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5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
39
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Leonia, Teaneck
40
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
41
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
42
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
43
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
44
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
12 sec
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George Washington Bridge
45
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
46
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
47
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
48
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
49
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
50
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
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1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
51
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
52
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
53
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
54
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
55
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
56
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
57
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
58
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
59
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
60
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
61
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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New Hyde Park Road
62
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
63
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
64
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Greenwich Street
65
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
66
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this 321.8-mile trip requires a clear strategy, as the lack of highway miles means your travel time can be unpredictable. You should aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since the route involves just one planned stop. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads often lack the frequent, high-capacity stations found along major interstates. Given the turn-heavy profile, make sure your GPS is updated and reliable before you head out. Prioritize frequent short breaks to manage fatigue, as the constant shifting and turning on local streets can be more tiring than a straight highway drive.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.9 miles from Macedon, NY, or about 3h 26m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.9 miles or 3h 26m 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 38m
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 Macedon, 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 Macedon, NY
This is one driving day of about 321.8 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macedon, 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 160.9 mi from Macedon, NY · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 160.9 miles from Macedon, 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
$52.39 one way
$104.78 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $56.77 | $113.54 |
| premium | $4.88 | $61.86 | $123.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.49 | $142.99 |
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
$52
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.79 | $15.45 |
| Efficient EV | 80.5 | 0 | $28.16 | $12.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.7 | 1 | $45.05 | $20.60 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
161 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
5 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
6h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Macedon, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 321.8 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 31, West Main Street, Canandaigua Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.9 miles from Macedon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.39 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macedon, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macedon, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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