Origin
Meredith, NY
Afternoon in Meredith on Wednesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
172.4 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meredith, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turnpike Road, Highway 28, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.38 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.2 miles from Meredith, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 172.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turnpike 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. 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 Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hawleys-Downsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knox Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 206 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill Road
171 ft
·
9 sec
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Saw Mill Road
2
Turn right onto Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
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Turnpike Road
3
Turn left onto State Highway 28
6.2 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 28
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on State Highway 10
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 10
6
Turn left onto Hawleys-Downsville Road
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hawleys-Downsville Road
7
Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hawleys-Downsville Road
8
Continue on Knox Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Knox Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 206
509 ft
·
16 sec
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State Highway 206
10
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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Bridge Street
11
Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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State Highway 30
12
Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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Cat Hollow Road
13
Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
14
Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Rockland Road
15
Continue on Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Old Route 17
16
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Stewart Avenue
17
Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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NY 17 East: New York City
18
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll South: New York City
21
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
25
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
26
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
27
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
28
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
29
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
30
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
32
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
33
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
35
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
36
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
37
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
38
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
39
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
40
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
41
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
42
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
43
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
44
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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New Hyde Park Road
45
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
46
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Front Street
47
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Greenwich Street
48
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
49
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 86.2 miles from Meredith, NY, or about 1h 57m 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.2 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Meredith, 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 Meredith, NY
This is one driving day of about 172.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meredith, 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 86.2 mi from Meredith, NY · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 86.2 miles from Meredith, 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
$28.38 one way
$56.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.41 | $66.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.06 | $76.13 |
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
$28
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.14 | $11.03 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
86 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
20 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
3h 54m 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 Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turnpike Road, Highway 28, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.2 miles from Meredith, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.38 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meredith, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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