Origin
Rhinebeck, NY
Morning in Rhinebeck on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Trip from Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhinebeck, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Road, Albany Post Road, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 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.
Midpoint
51 miles from Rhinebeck, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Rhinebeck, NY
Full guide →Rhinebeck is a township in Dutchess County, New York. The township encompasses the village of Rhinebeck and the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The downtown area of Rhinebeck is small enough to walk around within an hour or so, exclusive of extra time to visit churches and shops, have a meal, etc., and well worth it, as it is full of beautiful, lovingly decorated houses. It also has a beautifully preserved, functioning Roosevelt-era post office with murals that depict the history of the area and other interesting documentation.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
Full guide →Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
Top landmarks
- • Mitchel Air Force Base — US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m 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 28m drive with frequent turns across 102 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Road 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 Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Road | — | — |
| Albany Post Road | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| Delafield Street | — | — |
| Annsville Circle | — | — |
| Peekskill | — | — |
| New York City | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhinebeck, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
2
Continue on South Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Road
3
Continue on Albany Post Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Albany Post Road
4
Continue on North Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road
5
Continue on Delafield Street
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Delafield Street
6
Continue on Albany Post Road
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Albany Post Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Annsville Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peekskill
9
Continue straight
15 mi
·
23 min
10
Take the exit straight toward New York City
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
New York City
11
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
13
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
15
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
16
Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
17
Turn straight onto Parkway South
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
Parkway South
18
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
19
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
20
Continue on Provost Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
21
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conner Street
22
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
23
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 95 South
24
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
25
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
28
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
29
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
30
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
31
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
32
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
33
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
34
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
35
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
36
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
37
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
38
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
39
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Rhinebeck, NY, or about 1h 14m 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
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 Rhinebeck, 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 Rhinebeck, NY
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Rhinebeck, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Rhinebeck, NY · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Rhinebeck, 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
$16.79 one way
$33.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$17
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Morning in Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 28m 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 Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Road, Albany Post Road, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Rhinebeck, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.79 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.
The drive from Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rhinebeck, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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