Origin
Webster, NY
Late night in Webster on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
344.8 mi
555 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 4m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 36m
10 AM
7h 22m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 35m
8 PM
7h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 344.8 miles and takes about 7h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.76 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.4 miles from Webster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 14m. Total distance: 344.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 14m highway drive covering 344.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.7 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,960 ft
55 ft
Total Climb
2,565 ft
Total Descent
2,958 ft
Highest Point
1,960 ft
~221.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,905 ft
Notable High Points
1,960 ft at ~221.6 miles
+809 ft prominence
1,027 ft at ~270.9 miles
+540 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.5 miles in near NY 31.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 344.8 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 58.5 miles (NY 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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NY 31
Take the exit onto NY 31
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
202.8 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
317.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 32m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
317.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 32m 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
8
327 mi into trip
|
~6h 46m 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 lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Webster, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mt Pocono
202.8 mi in
|
~4h 16m
|
via US 6
Milford
203.5 mi in
|
~4h 17m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
317.3 mi in
|
~6h 32m
Leonia
317.6 mi in
|
~6h 32m
Teaneck
317.6 mi in
|
~6h 32m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
319.9 mi in
|
~6h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 128.7 mi | 2h 32m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway | 34.3 mi | 47m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| I 690 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 370 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| NY 31 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on NY 404
91 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 250
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NY 104 East
4
Merge onto NY 104
34 mi
·
47 min
·
Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway
5
Turn right onto CR 163
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
6
Turn slight right onto NY 370
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 370
7
Continue on NY 370
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 370
8
Continue on NY 370
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on NY 370
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 370
10
Continue on NY 370
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on NY 370
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Genesee Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit onto NY 31
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 31
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 690
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 81
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-81
17
Continue on I 81
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
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.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
29
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
31
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
32
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
34
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
36
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
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 lanes.
40
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
41
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
45
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
46
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
47
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
48
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
49
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
50
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
51
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
52
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.4 miles from Webster, NY, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 76 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.4 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
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 Webster, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Webster, NY
This is one driving day of about 344.8 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Webster, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 128.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.4 mi from Webster, NY · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.4 miles from Webster, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.76 one way
$113.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.83 | $133.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.13 | $152.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.73
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$57
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.20 | $16.55 |
| Efficient EV | 86.2 | 0 | $30.17 | $13.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.27 | $22.07 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Hempstead on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
172 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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 344.8 miles and takes about 7h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.4 miles from Webster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 344.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.5 miles (NY 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Webster, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 55 ft to 1,960 ft elevation with about 2,565 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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