Origin
New Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in New Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New Hempstead, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
119.6 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hempstead, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from New Hempstead, NY to Albany, NY covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Long Mountain Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.1 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.69 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.
Midpoint
59.8 miles from New Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 96.1 mi | 1h 50m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| Long Mountain Parkway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| I 787 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 45 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NY 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 96.1 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hempstead, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on NY 45
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 45
2
Turn right onto Concklin Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Concklin Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
4
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
6
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft
·
5 sec
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Long Mountain Parkway
7
Continue on US 6
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NY 17 South, NY 32: Suffern, Newburgh
9
Turn right onto NY 17
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Averell Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87, NYST
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 87 Toll North: Albany
12
Continue on this road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
13
Merge onto I 87
96 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 787
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Quay Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Quay Street
18
Turn left onto NY 5
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 5
19
Turn left onto NY 5
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
182 ft
·
5 sec
·
Eagle Street
21
Turn straight onto NY 5
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
22
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at 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 59.8 miles from New Hempstead, NY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 miles.
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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Hempstead, 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 New Hempstead, NY
This is one driving day of about 119.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from New Hempstead, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 96.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from New Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 119.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.8 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward I 87, NYST
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST
8
116.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
118.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
6
119.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
NY 5 / Eagle Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Eagle Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.69 one way
$39.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.81
New York State Thruway
(96.1 mi)
$4.81
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
$20
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Shops at Nanuet
Nanuet, NY
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Schultz Ford Lincoln
Nanuet, NY
Blink Network
4 DCFC
HondoGo - Monsey, NY
Monsey, NY
EVGATEWAY
4 DCFC
Bomnin Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
Nanuet, NY
EV Connect
2 DCFC
eVgo Network: 1
Blink Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
EVGATEWAY: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.56 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
2h 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 119.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 119.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 96.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 119.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Hempstead, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway, Newburgh and Nyst.
New York State Thruway
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
Newburgh
18.4 mi in
|
~23m
Nyst
18.8 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, NY
Full guide →Founded 1686
Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.
Top landmarks
- • New York State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York
- • Fort Orange — fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
- • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 119.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Hempstead, NY to Albany, NY covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Long Mountain Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from New Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.69 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 119.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Hempstead, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway, Newburgh and Nyst.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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