Trip from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY

Drive Time

7h 15m

Distance

344.8 mi

555 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
7h 4m ★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m

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

Downtown Webster, NY, NY

Webster, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 344.8 miles and takes about 7h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Avenue, NY 104 East, Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.13 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 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 15m drive with frequent turns across 344.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue 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

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
NY 104 East Unavailable Refreshing
Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
Ridge Road Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 370 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 370 Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

92 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Avenue
3

Take the ramp right toward NY 104 East

0.2 mi · 21 sec · NY 104 East
4

Merge slight left onto Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway

34 mi · 47 min · Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway
5

Turn right onto Ridge Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
6

Turn slight right onto State Route 370

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
7

Continue on State Highway 370

7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 370
8

Continue on West Main Street

3.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
9

Continue on State Route 370

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
10

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
11

Continue on West Genesee Road

5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road
12

Take the exit left

5.9 mi · 7 min
13

Continue straight

8.7 mi · 10 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton
15

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 4 min
16

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 49 sec
17

Continue straight

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
19

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
21

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
25

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
26

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
27

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
28

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
29

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
30

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
31

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 12 sec · George Washington Bridge
32

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
33

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
34

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
35

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
36

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
37

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
39

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
40

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
41

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
42

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
43

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
44

Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
45

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
46

Continue on Jericho Turnpike

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
47

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
48

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
49

Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
50

Turn slight right onto Front Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
51

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
52

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
53

Arrive at your destination

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 37m 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 172.4 miles or 3h 37m 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 59m

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 Webster, 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.

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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 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 172.4 mi from Webster, NY · 3h 37m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

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

Syracuse, 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 172.4 miles from Webster, 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

$56.13 one way

$112.26 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $60.83 $121.66
premium $4.88 $66.29 $132.57
diesel $5.64 $76.60 $153.21

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
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

$56

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, 2026-04-06.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Webster, NY

Morning in Webster on Monday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Morning in Hempstead on Monday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°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

7 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 15m 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 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue, NY 104 East, Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $56.13 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Webster, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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