Origin
Newark, NY
Evening in Newark on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 40m
Distance
312.6 mi
503 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 312.6 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Union Street, State Route 31, Forgham Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
156.3 miles from Newark, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 312.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 40m drive with frequent turns across 312.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union Street 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, 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 Newark, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Street | — | — |
| State Route 31 | — | — |
| Forgham Street | — | — |
| Geneva Street | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| NY 414 | — | — |
| State Route 414 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Union Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Street
3
Continue on State Route 31
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 31
4
Continue on Forgham Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Forgham Street
5
Turn right onto Geneva Street
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Geneva Street
6
Take the exit right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
10
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
11
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
12
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
14
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
15
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
17
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
18
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
19
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
20
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
21
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
22
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
23
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
25
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
26
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
28
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
31
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
35
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
36
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
37
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
38
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
39
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
40
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
41
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
42
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
43
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
44
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
46
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
47
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
48
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
50
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
51
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
52
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
53
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
54
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
55
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
56
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
57
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
58
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
59
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
60
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
61
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
62
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
63
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
64
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 156.3 miles from Newark, NY, or about 3h 20m 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 69 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.3 miles or 3h 20m 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 28m
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 Newark, 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 Newark, NY
This is one driving day of about 312.6 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Newark, 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 156.3 mi from Newark, NY · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.3 miles from Newark, 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
$51.46 one way
$102.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $55.64 | $111.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.59 | $121.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.02 | $138.04 |
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
$51
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.82 | $15.00 |
| Efficient EV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.35 | $12.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125 | 1 | $43.76 | $20.01 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Evening in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
156 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
3 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
6h 40m 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 Newark, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 312.6 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Union Street, State Route 31, Forgham Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.3 miles from Newark, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.46 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 40m, 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 Newark, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newark, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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