Origin
Tarrytown, NY
Evening in Tarrytown on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarrytown, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 37.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broadway, New York State Thruway, Cross County Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.9 miles from Tarrytown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broadway 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
The drive from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway | — | — |
| Central Park Avenue | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway East | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | — | — |
| NY 22 | — | — |
| Parkway South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarrytown, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Broadway
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
5
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
7
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
8
Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross County Parkway East
9
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
11
Turn straight onto Parkway South
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
Parkway South
12
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
13
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
14
Continue on Provost Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
15
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conner Street
16
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
17
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 95 South
18
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
19
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
22
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
23
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
24
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
25
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
26
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
27
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
28
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
29
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
30
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
31
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
32
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
33
Arrive at your destination
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 18.9 miles from Tarrytown, NY, or about 30m 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 37.7 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Tarrytown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tarrytown, NY
This is one driving day of about 37.7 miles and 1h 1m.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Tarrytown, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Tarrytown, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$6
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 37.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway, New York State Thruway, Cross County Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Tarrytown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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.
The drive from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tarrytown, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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