Origin
Warren, NY
Night in Warren on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
204.7 mi
329 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, NY
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Trip Overview
This 204.7-mile journey from Warren, NY to Hempstead, NY will take approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including Highway 145 and Highway 30, with no interstate highway usage. The drive offers a turn-heavy local experience, making it a more engaging, though potentially slower, way to travel between these two points within New York. Plan for one stop to break up the journey. This route is a good option if you prefer a less highway-intensive travel day.
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
102.4 miles from Warren, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 204.7-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like Highway 145 and East Main Street for the entire duration. This means frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through communities. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches suggests a pace that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions. This type of driving can be more mentally engaging than a straight highway cruise, offering a different kind of road trip experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 145 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 38m 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 Warren, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 145 | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 23 | — | — |
| Highway 32 | — | — |
| King's Highway | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 145
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on the route
21 mi
·
29 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto State Highway 145
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 145
3
At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi
·
4 min
4
Turn left onto East Main Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto State Highway 145
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
292 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
7
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on State Highway 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
10
Turn right onto State Highway 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
11
Continue on King's Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
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
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
17
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
18
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
19
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
20
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
22
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
29
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
30
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
31
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
32
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
33
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
34
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
35
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
36
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
37
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
38
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
39
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
40
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 38-minute estimated duration and the local road nature of this 204.7-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight. The $33 fuel cost is manageable, but keep an eye on your tank, especially since you'll be on local roads without the frequent service areas of interstates. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and grab a snack, perhaps around the halfway point to break up the frequent turns. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, being mindful of local traffic patterns, especially as you approach Hempstead, will be key to a smooth arrival.
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 102.4 miles from Warren, NY, or about 2h 19m 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 2h 19m 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 48m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, NY
This is one driving day of about 204.7 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Warren, 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 102.4 mi from Warren, NY · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Warren, 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
$33.69 one way
$67.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $36.43 | $72.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $39.67 | $79.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.20 | $90.39 |
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
$34
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.83 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.9 | 1 | $28.66 | $13.10 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Night in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 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.
Temperature spread
18 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 38m 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 Warren, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 204.7 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 145, East Main Street, Highway 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 miles from Warren, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.69 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 4h 38m 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 Warren, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warren, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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