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Trip from Portville, NY to Hempstead, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

7h 32m

Distance

373.2 mi

601 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 22m ★
6 AM
7h 32m
8 AM
7h 52m
10 AM
7h 39m
12 PM
7h 37m
3 PM
7h 40m
5 PM
7h 51m
8 PM
7h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 373.2-mile drive from Portville, NY, to Hempstead, NY, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take 7 hours and 32 minutes of pure driving time. It's a highway-focused journey that can realistically be completed in a single, long day, though planning for an overnight stop might offer a more relaxed experience. You'll be navigating primarily on the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81. With an estimated fuel cost of $61, this trip through the Northeast region is budget-friendly for gas. You'll have about two planned stops to break up the drive, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, passage across New York.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

186.6 miles from Portville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 32m. Total distance: 373.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience for 72% of this 373.2-mile route. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on high-speed expressways, including a considerable 170.4-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway. This means consistent mileage with fewer interruptions, allowing for steady progress. While predominantly interstate, the route offers a consistent driving profile that prioritizes efficiency over varied terrain or winding roads. The character remains largely highway-focused throughout the 7-hour journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 170.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 177.9 miles in near I 81.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 373.2 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 177.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 345.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 38 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
177.9 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
231.3 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
345.8 mi into trip | ~6h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
346.1 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
355.5 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in | 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Portville, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

231.3 mi in | ~4h 33m | via US 6

Milford

232 mi in | ~4h 34m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

345.8 mi in | ~6h 49m

Leonia

346.1 mi in | ~6h 50m

Teaneck

346.1 mi in | ~6h 50m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

348.3 mi in | ~6h 54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 170.4 mi 3h 18m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 170.4 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portville, NY and Hempstead, NY.

1

Start on Barrett Street

54 ft · 8 sec · Barrett Street
2

Turn left onto NY 417

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North Main Street
3

Continue on NY 417

3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
4

Continue on NY 417

1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
5

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

36 ft · 0 sec · North Union Street
6

Continue on NY 16

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Union Street
7

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

105 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street
8

Continue on NY 16

477 ft · 8 sec · North Union Street
9

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

105 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street
10

Continue on NY 16

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Union Street
11

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

106 ft · 1 sec · North Union Street
12

Continue on NY 16

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Union Street
13

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

106 ft · 1 sec · North Union Street
14

Continue on NY 16

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Union Street
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
17

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

170 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Southern Tier Expressway
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
29

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
31

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
32

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
34

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
36

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

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.
40

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
41

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
44

Turn right onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
45

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
46

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike
47

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
48

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
49

Turn left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
50

Turn slight right onto NY 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
Use the right lane.
51

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
52

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 373.2-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Portville to maximize daylight hours and minimize traffic. With two recommended stops, plan them strategically to allow for breaks every couple of hours. Given the longest stretch is 170.4 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, ensure you have ample fuel before entering this segment. The total fuel cost is estimated at $61, so budgeting for this is straightforward. This route is manageable in one day, but if you prefer a more leisurely pace, an overnight stop would break up the 7h 32m duration.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.6 miles from Portville, NY, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.4 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 82 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 186.6 miles or 3h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 10m

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 Portville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Portville, NY

This is one driving day of about 373.2 miles and 7h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Portville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 170.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 186.6 mi from Portville, NY · 3h 40m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

187 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

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186.6 miles from Portville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 347.5
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 347.5
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 347.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 347.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 347.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 347.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.43 one way

$122.86 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.43 $132.85
premium $4.92 $72.33 $144.67
diesel $5.61 $82.40 $164.80

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

$61

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112 1 $39.19 $17.91
Efficient EV 93.3 1 $32.65 $14.93
EV Truck/SUV 149.3 1 $52.25 $23.88

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Portville, NY

Late night in Portville on Friday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Friday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

57°F

Ramapo, NY

187 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

24 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

7h 32m 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 Portville, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 373.2 miles and takes about 7h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.6 miles from Portville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.43 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 373.2 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 177.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 345.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Portville, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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