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Trip from Smithfield, NY to Hempstead, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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

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Downtown Smithfield, NY, NY

Smithfield, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Smithfield, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on State Highway 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.53 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

50.2 miles from Smithfield, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 100.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 22 and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.6 miles on State Highway 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NY 22; NY 343 / State Highway 22.

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 18 significant decision points across 100.4 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 5 miles (NY 22; NY 343 / State Highway 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
5 mi into trip | ~11m in | NY 22; NY 343 / State Highway 22

Turn sharp right onto NY 22; NY 343 / State Highway 22

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
9
66 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Smithfield, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.

New York City

66 mi in | ~1h 34m

Long Island

83.1 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 695

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 22 33.6 mi 50m
I 684 27.4 mi 32m
Hutchinson River Parkway 13.6 mi 19m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Smithfield Valley Road 2.6 mi 6m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Tulip Avenue 2 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: State Highway 22 — 33.6 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Smithfield Valley Road

72 ft · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
2

Continue on CR 83

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sn Fri Road
3

Continue on CR 83

2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road
4

Merge onto US 44

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 44
5

Turn right onto West Lake Amenia Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Lake Amenia Road
6

Turn sharp right onto NY 22; NY 343

34 mi · 50 min · State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on I 684

27 mi · 32 min · I 684
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

141 ft · 4 sec
Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

0.4 mi · 31 sec · New England Thruway
14

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
20

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
21

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike
22

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
23

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
24

Turn left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
25

Turn slight right onto NY 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
Use the right lane.
26

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
27

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

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 50.2 miles from Smithfield, NY, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 22 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, NY

This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Smithfield, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 22 for about 33.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Smithfield, NY · 1h 15m into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

50 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

Patterson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Smithfield, 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 83.1
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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 83.1
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 90
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 83.1
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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 90
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 90
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.53 one way

$33.05 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.87 $35.74
premium $4.92 $19.46 $38.92
diesel $5.61 $22.17 $44.33

Estimated Tolls: $6.73

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

$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: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Danbury, Connecticut

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVolve NY Charging Station

Goldens Bridge, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Goldens Bridge, New York

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Brewster, New York

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Brewster, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Brewster, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Evoke Charging Station

Rye, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ViaLynk Charging Station

Rye, New York

ViaLynk

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Other: 2 ViaLynk: 2 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.06 $6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Smithfield, NY

Night in Smithfield on Thursday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Night in Hempstead on Thursday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Partly Sunny

S 12 mph 2% chance 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

41 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 26m 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 Smithfield, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Smithfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.53 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 18 significant decision points across 100.4 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 5 miles (NY 22; NY 343 / State Highway 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smithfield, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Long Island.

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