Origin
Wappingers Falls, NY
Afternoon in Wappingers Falls on Thursday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
78 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wappingers Falls, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Annsville Circle, Peekskill, New York City for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.84 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.
Midpoint
39 miles from Wappingers Falls, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 78 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m 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 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 78 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Annsville Circle 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Annsville Circle | — | — |
| Peekskill | — | — |
| New York City | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | — | — |
| Bronx River Parkway | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway East | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Annsville Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wappingers Falls, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Albany Post Road
22 mi
·
29 min
·
Albany Post Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Annsville Circle
3
Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peekskill
4
Continue straight
15 mi
·
23 min
5
Take the exit straight toward New York City
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
New York City
6
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
8
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
10
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
11
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
12
Turn straight onto Parkway South
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
Parkway South
13
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
14
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
15
Continue on Provost Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
16
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conner Street
17
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
18
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 95 South
19
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
20
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
22
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
23
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
24
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
25
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
26
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
27
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
28
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
29
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
30
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
31
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
32
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
33
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
34
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 39 miles from Wappingers Falls, NY, or about 57m 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Wappingers Falls, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wappingers Falls, NY
This is one driving day of about 78 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Wappingers Falls, NY.
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 39 mi from Wappingers Falls, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from Wappingers Falls, 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
$12.84 one way
$25.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
1:29 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.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Annsville Circle, Peekskill, New York City. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Wappingers Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.84 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 Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wappingers Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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