Trip from South Bristol, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

6h 48m

Distance

330.8 mi

532 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 37m ★

6 AM

6h 49m

8 AM

7h 12m

10 AM

6h 57m

12 PM

6h 54m

3 PM

6h 58m

5 PM

7h 11m

8 PM

6h 42m

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

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South Bristol, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from South Bristol to Hempstead covers a 330.8-mile journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Because this route is highway-focused, it is feasible as a one-day trip for those comfortable with a longer stint behind the wheel. You should budget approximately $54 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will utilize the Southern Tier Expressway, the Keystone Shortway, and I-81 to bridge the gap between upstate New York and Long Island. While a single-day push is practical, keeping your pace steady is essential to manage the duration effectively.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

165.4 miles from South Bristol, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficient transit, as roughly 69% of your total mileage is spent on highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 104.5 miles. The experience is primarily an interstate grind rather than a winding scenic byway, so prepare for consistent speeds and predictable road conditions. As you transition between these major arteries, the rhythm of the drive remains steady and focused on forward progress. It is a straightforward, functional route designed to connect these two points with minimal deviation.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 50 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 104.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,954 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

2,387 ft

Total Descent

3,417 ft

Highest Point

1,954 ft

~206.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,959 ft

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 135.4 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 330.8 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 135.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 303.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

135.4 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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

188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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...

303.4 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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...

303.7 mi into trip | ~6h 6m 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

313.1 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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 Along This Route

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

Mt Pocono

188.8 mi in | ~3h 49m | via US 6

Milford

189.6 mi in | ~3h 50m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

303.4 mi in | ~6h 5m

Leonia

303.7 mi in | ~6h 6m

Teaneck

303.7 mi in | ~6h 6m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

305.9 mi in | ~6h 10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
State Highway 21	10.4 mi	15m
Genesee Expressway	10.3 mi	11m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bristol Valley Road

Continue on NY 21

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21

Continue on NY 21

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on NY 21

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 21

Turn right onto NY 21

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Cohocton Street

Continue on NY 21

3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

Continue on NY 21

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Naples Street

Continue on NY 371

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Cohocton Street

Continue on NY 371

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 371

Turn right onto NY 415

0.6 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue

Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cohocton Loon Lake Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 390

10 mi · 11 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

Turn left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

Trip Plan

To keep your energy high, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the nearly 7-hour drive. Getting an early start is your best strategy for avoiding traffic congestion as you approach the Hempstead area. Since the route relies heavily on major corridors like I-81, keep an eye on real-time traffic alerts to anticipate any potential bottlenecks on the expressways. With a fuel budget of $54, it is wise to monitor your gauge and refuel during your scheduled break rather than waiting until you reach the denser traffic near your destination. Flexibility is your friend here, so adjust your departure time if you want to avoid the peak rush hour periods common on these major Northeast arteries.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 165.4 miles from South Bristol, NY, or about 3h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165.4 miles or 3h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Bristol, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 South Bristol, NY

This is one driving day of about 330.8 miles and 6h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Bristol, 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.

The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.4 mi from South Bristol, NY · 3h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

165 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.4 miles from South Bristol, 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 104.5 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.85 one way

$107.71 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$58.36	$116.72
premium	$4.88	$63.59	$127.19
diesel	$5.64	$73.49	$146.98

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

$54

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.2	1	$34.73	$15.88
Efficient EV	82.7	0	$28.95	$13.23
EV Truck/SUV	132.3	1	$46.31	$21.17

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Bristol, NY

Afternoon in South Bristol on Sunday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

165 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

2 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

6h 48m 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 South Bristol, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 330.8 miles and takes about 6h 48m 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 165.4 miles from South Bristol, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.85 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from South Bristol, NY to Hempstead, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hempstead, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Bristol, NY

Hempstead, NY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 48m on the road

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