Trip from Tusten, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 11m

10 AM

2h 57m

12 PM

2h 55m

3 PM

2h 58m

5 PM

3h 10m

8 PM

2h 43m

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

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Tusten, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Tusten to Hempstead covers 119.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily tackle the entire journey in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a straightforward road trip. Plan on budgeting approximately $19 for fuel to cover the trip. Your path takes you through the Northeast, transitioning from the more rural atmosphere of Tusten into the denser environment of Hempstead. While the route is highway-focused, it remains a practical connection between these two New York points. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, the trip is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.7 miles from Tusten, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 62% of your time spent on major roads like State Route 97, NJ 23, and Walling Avenue. The road personality shifts as you progress, balancing high-speed travel with stretches of local roadway. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment early on, featuring a 28.2-mile stretch along State Route 97. While the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, the varying road types keep the driving experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. By the time you reach the final leg of your journey, you will have navigated a mix of infrastructure that transitions you smoothly toward your destination.

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

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Route 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 97 and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 119.4 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 77.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 East: New York

86.5 mi into trip | ~2h in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...

92 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

92.3 mi into trip | ~2h 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

101.7 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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 / none lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Towns Along This Route

Between Tusten, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Clifton

77.4 mi in | ~1h 50m

New York City

92 mi in | ~2h 6m

Leonia

92.3 mi in | ~2h 6m

Teaneck

92.3 mi in | ~2h 6m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

94.5 mi in | ~2h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Route 97	28.2 mi	41m
NJ 23	18.8 mi	25m
Walling Avenue	18.1 mi	27m
Christopher Columbus Highway	14 mi	15m
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike	9.8 mi	11m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Tulip Avenue	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: State Route 97 — 28.2 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Crawford Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Crawford Road

Turn sharp right onto NY 97

28 mi · 41 min · State Route 97

Continue on NY 42; NY 97

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto CR 15

0.4 mi · 31 sec · CR 15

Continue on NJ 23

13 mi · 17 min · NJ 23

Continue on NJ 23

18 mi · 27 min · Walling Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NJ 23

9.8 mi · 11 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

6.2 mi · 7 min · NJ 23

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

297 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 East: New York Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 80

8.5 mi · 9 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

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 none / 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 none lane.

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 none / 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 none / 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / 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 / none lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / 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

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2 hour and 49 minute drive, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the highway-heavy sections. You should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and manage your fuel, which should cost you roughly $19 for the trip. Since the drive is short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than worrying about overnight logistics. Keep a close watch on your navigation when transitioning between State Route 97, NJ 23, and Walling Avenue, as these road changes are key to maintaining your pace. Staying alert during these transitions will ensure a stress-free arrival in Hempstead.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Tusten, NY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 16m

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 Tusten, 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 Tusten, NY

This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tusten, 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 State Route 97 for about 28.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from Tusten, NY · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

60 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Tusten, 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

$19.44 one way

$38.88 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$21.06	$42.13
premium	$4.88	$22.95	$45.91
diesel	$5.64	$26.53	$53.05

Estimated Tolls: $23.42

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike (9.8 mi) $0.69

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

$19

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.8	$12.54	$5.73
Efficient EV	29.9	$10.45	$4.78
EV Truck/SUV	47.8	$16.72	$7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Tusten, NY

Evening in Tusten on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Evening in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

60 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

2h 49m 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 Tusten, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 97, NJ 23, Walling Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Tusten, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.44 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Tusten, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

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Trip from Tusten, NY to Hempstead, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Tusten, NY

Hempstead, NY

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 49m on the road

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