Origin
New Hempstead, NY
Late night in New Hempstead on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hempstead, NY to Haverstraw, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hempstead, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Haverstraw, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from New Hempstead, NY to Haverstraw, NY covers 7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 45, West Ramapo Road, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.6 miles on State Highway 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 12m highway drive covering 7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 45 and West Ramapo Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.6 miles on State Highway 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 45 and West Ramapo Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 202.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 202 / Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (New Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 202
Turn right onto US 202
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 202 / Gurnee Avenue
Turn left onto US 202 / Gurnee Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
New Main Street
Turn left onto New Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Broad Street
Turn right onto West Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 45 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Ramapo Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Route 202 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 9W | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gurnee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 45
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hempstead, NY and Haverstraw, NY.
1
Start on NY 45
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 45
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto US 202
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 202
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 202
4
Continue on US 202
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ramapo Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 202
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westside Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 202
450 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gurnee Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 9W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9W
8
Turn left onto New Main Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
New Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clove Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Broad Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Broadway
12
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Haverstraw, NY
Late night in Haverstraw on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
12m 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 New Hempstead, NY to Haverstraw, NY covers 7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 45, West Ramapo Road, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 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 $1.15 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 202 / Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (New Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Hempstead, NY to Haverstraw, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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