Origin
Pomona, NY
Late night in Pomona on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pomona, NY to Hempstead, NY
Data updated 55 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 49.9 miles from Pomona to Hempstead, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward journey within the Northeast, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, the trip is highly budget-friendly for a quick regional commute. You will navigate via Highway 45, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, and the upper level of the George Washington Bridge. Because the total duration is quite short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25 miles from Pomona, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While you traverse several key arteries, the highway share is 0%, meaning you will spend the majority of your time managing local road conditions and transitions. The route demands your full attention as you move away from the quieter streets of Pomona and navigate toward the busier traffic patterns near Hempstead. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, so be prepared for constant adjustments in speed and steering. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 49.9 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (NY 25 / Hillside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
32.2 mi into trip
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~44m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
6
41.8 mi into trip
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~57m in
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NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
46.8 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
49.6 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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Greenwich Street
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Braddock Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on CR 86
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Road
2
Turn left onto NY 45
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 45
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
6
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
8
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
11
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
15
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
16
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
17
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
19
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 13 minute drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. However, given the nature of these local roads and the bridge crossing, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports to avoid peak congestion periods that could inflate your travel time. You likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops given the 49.9-mile distance, but having $8 set aside for fuel ensures you start the trip with a full tank. A pro tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition onto the George Washington Bridge before you leave, as the upper level approach can be busy and requires quick lane decisions.
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 25 miles from Pomona, NY, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 49.9 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Pomona, 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 Pomona, NY
This is one driving day of about 49.9 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pomona, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Pomona, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Pomona, 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
$8.21 one way
$16.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.73
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Jericho Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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
$8
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
SW 6 to 13 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pomona, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Clearview Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Pomona, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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 14 significant decision points across 49.9 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (NY 25 / Hillside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pomona, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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