Origin
Springfield, NY
Night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
201.2 mi
324 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Springfield to Hempstead spans 201.2 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 33 minutes to complete. Because this journey falls within the Northeast region, you will stay within New York state for the duration of your trip. It is a straightforward route that works perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $33 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Whether you are heading home or visiting friends, this drive offers a manageable balance of time on the road and distance covered.
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
100.6 miles from Springfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending high-speed transit with local road navigation. You will rely on a combination of the New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, and US 20 to reach your destination. Approximately 55% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more technical sections of the route. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the New York State Thruway, which covers 70.5 miles of the journey. Expect the road personality to shift as you transition between these different road types, keeping the experience engaging from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 145 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 145 | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 23 | — | — |
| Highway 32 | — | — |
| King's Highway | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 145
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Hinds Road
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hinds Road
2
Turn left
18 mi
·
24 min
3
Turn right onto State Highway 145
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 145
4
At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi
·
4 min
5
Turn left onto East Main Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto State Highway 145
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
292 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
8
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on State Highway 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
10
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
11
Turn right onto State Highway 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
12
Continue on King's Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
13
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
16
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
19
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
20
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
21
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
23
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
26
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
29
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
30
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
31
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
32
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
33
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
34
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
35
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
36
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
37
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
38
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
39
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
40
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
41
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is just over 4.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around traffic patterns. I recommend scheduling at least one stop to break up the drive, especially during the more intensive stretches on local highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the non-highway portions, as services may be less frequent than on the main Thruway. By planning your one stop strategically, you can easily manage the 201.2-mile distance without feeling fatigued. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your trip remains as efficient as possible.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Springfield, NY, or about 2h 16m 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 44 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
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 Springfield, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Springfield, NY
This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Springfield, 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 100.6 mi from Springfield, NY · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Springfield, 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
$33.12 one way
$66.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $39.00 | $77.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.42 | $88.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$33
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.13 | $9.66 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.5 | 1 | $28.17 | $12.88 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Night in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 PM
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
18 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
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Springfield, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 145, East Main Street, Highway 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Springfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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