Origin
Red Hook, NY
Afternoon in Red Hook on Thursday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hook, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 199, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.09 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58 miles from Red Hook, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 116 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 199 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 199 | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 684 South | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New England Thruway | — | — |
| Bruckner Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 199
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hook, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on East Market Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Continue on State Highway 199
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 199
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
31 mi
·
41 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East: Danbury
6
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684 South: White Plains
8
Merge slight right
27 mi
·
31 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
10
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
New England Thruway
15
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
18
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
19
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
20
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
21
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
22
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
23
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
24
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
25
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
26
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
27
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
28
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
29
Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58 miles from Red Hook, NY, or about 1h 18m 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Red Hook, 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 Red Hook, NY
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Red Hook, 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 58 mi from Red Hook, NY · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58 miles from Red Hook, 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
$19.09 one way
$38.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $20.65 | $41.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$19
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Bedford, NY
58 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
23 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
2h 37m 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 Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 199, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Red Hook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Red Hook, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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