Origin
Williamstown, NY
Late night in Williamstown on Thursday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
294.5 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williamstown, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 294.5 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cox Road, Highway 13, Westdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.48 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
147.2 miles from Williamstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 8m drive with frequent turns across 294.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cox Road 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 8m, 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 Williamstown, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Road | — | — |
| Highway 13 | — | — |
| Westdale Road | — | — |
| Oswego Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Union Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Taberg Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cox Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Cox Road
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cox Road
3
Turn left onto State Highway 13
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 13
4
Continue on Westdale Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Westdale Road
5
Continue on State Highway 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 13
6
Continue on Oswego Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oswego Street
7
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto Union Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
9
Turn left onto Church Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on Taberg Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Taberg Street
11
Continue on State Highway 69
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 69
12
Continue on Rome-Taberg Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Rome-Taberg Road
13
Continue on Erie Boulevard West
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Erie Boulevard West
14
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
16
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
20
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
22
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
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
25
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
26
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
27
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
28
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
29
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
30
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
32
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
33
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
35
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
36
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
37
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
38
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
39
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
40
Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
41
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
42
Continue on Jericho Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
43
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
44
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
45
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
46
Turn slight right onto Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
47
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
48
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
49
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 147.2 miles from Williamstown, NY, or about 3h 4m 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 65 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.2 miles or 3h 4m 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 2m
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 Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, NY
This is one driving day of about 294.5 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Williamstown, 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 147.2 mi from Williamstown, NY · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.2 miles from Williamstown, 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
$48.48 one way
$96.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $52.42 | $104.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $57.08 | $114.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.02 | $130.04 |
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
$48
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.92 | $14.14 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.23 | $18.85 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Thursday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
147 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
19 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 8m 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 Williamstown, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 294.5 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cox Road, Highway 13, Westdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.2 miles from Williamstown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.48 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 8m, 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 Williamstown, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamstown, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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