Origin
Williamson, NY
Afternoon in Williamson on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamson, NY to Hempstead, NY
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
332.7 mi
535 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 4m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 20m
8 PM
6h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Williamson, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 332.7 miles and takes about 6h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Avenue, Ridge Road, State Route 370 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.16 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
166.4 miles from Williamson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 57m drive with frequent turns across 332.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake 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 6h 57m, 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 Williamson, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 370 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 370 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Genesee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamson, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lake Avenue
3
Turn right
22 mi
·
30 min
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn slight right onto State Route 370
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 370
6
Continue on State Highway 370
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 370
7
Continue on West Main Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on State Route 370
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 370
9
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on West Genesee Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Genesee Road
11
Take the exit left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
12
Continue straight
8.7 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
14
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
4 min
15
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
16
Continue straight
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
19
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
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
22
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
24
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
25
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
26
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
27
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
28
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
29
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
30
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
31
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
32
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
33
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
34
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
35
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
36
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
37
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
38
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
39
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
40
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
41
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
42
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
43
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
44
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
45
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
46
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
47
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
48
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
49
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
50
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
51
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
52
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.4 miles from Williamson, NY, or about 3h 28m 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 166.4 miles or 3h 28m 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 42m
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 Williamson, 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 Williamson, NY
This is one driving day of about 332.7 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamson, 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 166.4 mi from Williamson, NY · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from Williamson, 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
$54.16 one way
$108.32 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $58.69 | $117.39 |
| premium | $4.88 | $63.96 | $127.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.91 | $147.83 |
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
$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: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
| Efficient EV | 83.2 | 0 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.58 | $21.29 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
166 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
8 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
6h 57m 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 Williamson, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 332.7 miles and takes about 6h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Avenue, Ridge Road, State Route 370. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.4 miles from Williamson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.16 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 57m, 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 Williamson, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamson, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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