Origin
Summit, NY
Night in Summit on Wednesday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summit, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
185.2 mi
298 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summit, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 185.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 10, Summit Street, NY 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 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
92.6 miles from Summit, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 185.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 10 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Summit, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| Summit Street | — | — |
| NY 7 | — | — |
| Highway 145 | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 23 | — | — |
| Highway 32 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 10
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Charlotte Valley Road
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charlotte Valley Road
2
Turn left onto State Highway 10
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 10
3
Continue on Summit Street
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
Summit Street
4
Continue on State Highway 10
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 10
5
Take the ramp slight right
377 ft
·
9 sec
6
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
7
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
9
Turn right onto State Highway 145
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
292 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
11
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on State Highway 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
13
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
14
Turn right onto State Highway 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
15
Continue on King's Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
16
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
17
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
18
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
19
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
21
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
22
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
23
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
24
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
25
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
26
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
27
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
28
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
29
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
31
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
32
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
33
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
34
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
35
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
36
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
37
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
38
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
39
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
40
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
41
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
42
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
43
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
44
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
45
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 92.6 miles from Summit, NY, or about 2h 4m 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 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m
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 Summit, 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 Summit, NY
This is one driving day of about 185.2 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Summit, 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 92.6 mi from Summit, NY · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Summit, 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
$30.49 one way
$60.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.96 | $65.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.89 | $81.78 |
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
$30
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.85 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
93 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 8m 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 Summit, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 185.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 10, Summit Street, NY 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.6 miles from Summit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.49 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Summit, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summit, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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