Trip from Wellsville, NY to Hempstead, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 55m

Distance

328.8 mi

529 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 56m

8 AM

7h 19m

10 AM

7h 4m

12 PM

7h 2m

3 PM

7h 5m

5 PM

7h 18m

8 PM

6h 49m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

town in Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Wellsville, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Wellsville, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.12 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

164.4 miles from Wellsville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	80.1 mi	1h 34m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
State Highway 417	35 mi	52m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 80.1 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Main Street

87 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Madison Street

420 ft · 24 sec · West Madison Street

Turn left onto NY 19; NY 417

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Wellsville Bypass

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East Dyke Street

Continue on NY 417

4.4 mi · 6 min · Andover Road

Continue on NY 417

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Chestnut Street

Continue on NY 417

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 417

At end of road, turn left onto NY 36; NY 417

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 36

Turn right onto NY 417

16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tuscarora Street

Continue on NY 417

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 417

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on NY 417

365 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 15 North

Merge onto I 99; US 15

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 15

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 13A-B Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 13A Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

80 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 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 straight / right lanes.

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 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 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the 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 lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the 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

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike

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 straight / slight right lanes.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 164.4 miles from Wellsville, NY, or about 3h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 72 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.4 miles or 3h 30m 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 35m

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 Wellsville, 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 Wellsville, NY

This is one driving day of about 328.8 miles and 6h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Wellsville, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

164 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

Big Flats, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.4 miles from Wellsville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 305.3

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 305.3

+19172614093

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 305.3

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 305.3

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 328.8

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 211.4

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 187.9

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 305.3

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 305.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 52 and 311 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

52 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13A-B Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...

186.8 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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...

301.3 mi into trip | ~6h 13m 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...

301.6 mi into trip | ~6h 13m 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

311 mi into trip | ~6h 27m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.12 one way

$108.25 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$58.52	$117.05
premium	$4.92	$63.73	$127.46
diesel	$5.61	$72.59	$145.19

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

$54

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.6	1	$34.52	$15.78
Efficient EV	82.2	0	$28.77	$13.15
EV Truck/SUV	131.5	1	$46.03	$21.04

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wellsville, NY

Afternoon in Wellsville on Saturday

Local time

3:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in Hempstead on Saturday

Local time

3:43 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

1 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

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 306.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

328.8 mi in 6h 55m, mostly highway — 80.1 mi of that is on Southern Tier Expressway.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 80.1 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 34 significant decision points across 328.8 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 52 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 301.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wellsville, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Binghamton

52 mi in | ~1h 16m

Mt Pocono

186.8 mi in | ~3h 57m | via US 6

Milford

187.5 mi in | ~3h 58m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

301.3 mi in | ~6h 13m

Leonia

301.6 mi in | ~6h 13m

Teaneck

301.6 mi in | ~6h 13m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

303.9 mi in | ~6h 17m

About the Cities

Starting in Wellsville, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Hempstead, NY

Full guide →

Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.

Top landmarks

• Mitchel Air Force Base — US Air Force base in Long Island, New York

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 55m. Total distance: 328.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.1 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.73 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hempstead, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hempstead, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Hempstead, NY to Wellsville, NY

Plan the drive back the other way.

329.6 mi 6h 56m

Explore more options from Wellsville, NY or browse trips ending in Hempstead, NY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.

Trip from Wellsville, NY to Hempstead, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Rumba Cafe

Duaa’s Cafe

Rumba Cafe

Bosphorus Restaurant

Mocha Cafe

Lumis Restaurant

An Beal Bocht Cafe

Park Cafe

Effy's Cafe

Crabtree's Restaurant

Duaa’s Cafe

Lily and Liam

Cafe Amrita

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

IONNA Charging Station

J. Hood Wright Park

Bennett Park

Escape Garden State

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

Fort Tryon Park

Fort Tryon

Roberto Clemente State Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wellsville, NY

Hempstead, NY

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Wellsville, NY

Arriving in Hempstead, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

Explore More

Continue From Hempstead, NY

More from Wellsville, NY

More trips to Hempstead, NY