Origin
Sullivan, NY
Morning in Sullivan on Saturday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sullivan, 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
5h 47m
Distance
264.5 mi
426 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sullivan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 264.5 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, East Genesee Street, Genesee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
132.3 miles from Sullivan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
About the Cities
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 5h 47m. Total distance: 264.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m 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 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 264.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m 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 Sullivan, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | — | — |
| East Genesee Street | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| Falls Boulevard | — | — |
| Gorge Road | — | — |
| Sweetland Street | — | — |
| Farnham Street | — | — |
| Albany Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Canaseraga Road
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Canaseraga Road
2
Turn right onto State Route 5
354 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on East Genesee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
4
Continue on Genesee Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
5
Turn left onto Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Falls Boulevard
6
Continue on Gorge Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gorge Road
7
Continue on Sweetland Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sweetland Street
8
Continue on Farnham Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Farnham Street
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
10
Turn left onto Forman Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Forman Street
11
Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Rippleton Road
12
Continue on State Route 13
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 13
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinley Street
15
Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
16
Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 80
17
Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 80
18
Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
19
Turn left onto County Road 16
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 16
20
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 44
22
Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
23
Continue on North Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
24
Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rexford Street
25
Turn right onto State Highway 8
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 8
26
Continue on Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
27
Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 8
28
Continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oak Street
29
Continue on State Highway 10
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 10
30
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 17 East
31
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
34
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
35
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
36
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
37
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
38
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
39
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
40
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
41
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
42
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
43
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
44
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
45
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
46
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
47
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
48
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
49
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
50
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
51
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
52
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
53
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
54
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
55
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
56
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
57
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
58
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
59
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
60
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
61
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
62
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 132.3 miles from Sullivan, NY, or about 2h 53m 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 58 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, NY
This is one driving day of about 264.5 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Sullivan, 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 132.3 mi from Sullivan, NY · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Sullivan, 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
$43.54 one way
$87.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.27 | $102.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.40 | $116.80 |
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
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.77 | $12.70 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.03 | $16.93 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
10:45 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
7 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
5h 47m 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 Sullivan, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 264.5 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, East Genesee Street, Genesee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.3 miles from Sullivan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.54 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 5h 47m 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 Sullivan, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sullivan, 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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