Origin
Youngstown, NY
Afternoon in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, 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
8h 56m
Distance
425.2 mi
684 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
39 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 48m
★
6 AM
8h 56m
8 AM
9h 12m
10 AM
9h 2m
12 PM
9h 0m
3 PM
9h 3m
5 PM
9h 11m
8 PM
8h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Youngstown, NY
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Trip Overview
Youngstown, NY to Hempstead, NY is 425.2 miles and takes about 8h 56m via New York State Thruway, I 81, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $70 and an overnight recommendation. This journey takes you across New York State, moving from the Northeast region of NY to its southern part. Given the 8-hour-plus driving time and the nature of the roads, planning for an overnight stop is wise to avoid fatigue. You'll experience a mix of highway travel and local roads, so be prepared for varied driving conditions. This trip is best suited for those who don't mind a bit of a turn-heavy drive and are looking for a straightforward, albeit not entirely high-speed, transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
212.6 miles from Youngstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 99.4 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on NY 18F
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lockport Street
3
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn straight onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
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Niagara Scenic Parkway
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NY 104 W, I 190: Canada, Buffalo
6
Turn straight onto NY 104
1.0 mi
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1 min
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NY 104
7
Turn left onto NY 265
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Military Road
8
Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Upper Mountain Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 190 South
10
Merge onto I 190
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Niagara Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 190
498 ft
·
7 sec
·
Niagara Thruway
12
Continue on I 190
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grand Island Bridge
13
Continue on I 190
6.8 mi
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8 min
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Niagara Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 290
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 90
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
20
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
21
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
23
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
25
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
26
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
27
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
28
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
29
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
30
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
31
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
32
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
33
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
34
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
35
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
37
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
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.
39
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.
40
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.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
42
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
43
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
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.
45
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.
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
47
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
49
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
51
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
52
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
54
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
56
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
58
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
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.
60
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
61
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
64
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
65
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
66
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
67
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
68
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
69
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
70
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
71
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
72
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
With an estimated duration of nearly 9 hours and a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, this trip is best spread over two days. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg, aiming to reach your overnight stop with ample time to rest. Consider splitting the journey roughly in half, perhaps around the central part of New York State, to break up the longer stretches and the more frequent turns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning off major highways, as service areas might be less frequent on the local road segments, and budget around $70 for gas.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212.6 miles from Youngstown, NY, or about 4h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 94 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212.6 miles or 4h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 212.6 miles or 4h 33m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 34m
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 Youngstown, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Youngstown, NY
Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hempstead, NY
Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Youngstown, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
213 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Union, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
213 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 213 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 212.6 miles from Youngstown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 213 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 475 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 398 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
132.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
283.2 mi into trip
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~5h 57m in
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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...
9
398 mi into trip
|
~8h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.99 one way
$139.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
149 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $75.68 | $151.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $82.41 | $164.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.88 | $187.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $28.04
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(99.4 mi)
$4.97
Niagara Thruway
(6.9 mi)
$0.34
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
$70
Tolls
$28
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
39 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Randolph, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Denville, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Dover, New Jersey
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Auburn, New York
Other
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Phelps, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Williamsville, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Williamsville, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Quick Charge Charging Station
Buffalo, New York
Quick Charge
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 16
Other: 9
EV Connect: 7
Tesla: 3
ViaLynk: 2
Quick Charge: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.65 | $20.41 |
| Efficient EV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.21 | $17.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 170.1 | 2 | $59.53 | $27.21 |
Gas CO2
149 kg
EV CO2
50 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 Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 6 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
53°F
Union, NY
213 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8h 56m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 146.6
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 131.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 395.8
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 395.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 395.8
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 395.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 43% of it being on highways. While the New York State Thruway offers a significant uninterrupted stretch of 99.4 miles, the overall profile suggests frequent changes in road type and speed limits. You'll transition between major arteries like the New York State Thruway and I 81, and the Keystone Shortway, which likely involves more local roads and potentially more traffic signals. Expect the drive to feel less like a pure interstate cruise and more like a connected series of varied driving experiences.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 73 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.
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 47 significant decision points across 425.2 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Youngstown, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City and Leonia - among others.
Rochester
23 mi in
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~31m
Clyde
132.9 mi in
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~2h 40m
Mt Pocono
283.2 mi in
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~5h 57m
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via US 6
Milford
283.9 mi in
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~5h 58m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
397.7 mi in
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~8h 13m
Leonia
398 mi in
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~8h 13m
Teaneck
398 mi in
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~8h 13m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
400.2 mi in
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~8h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Youngstown, NY
Full guide →Founded 1796
Youngstown is the northwesternmost community in the state of New York. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Niagara River, on the border with Canada, made it a prime site for fortifications, the last of which has stood just north of the village since 1726.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Niagara Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
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?
Solo Traveler
8h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Youngstown, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 425.2 miles and takes about 8h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 213 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 212.6 miles from Youngstown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.99 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 47 significant decision points across 425.2 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Youngstown, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City and Leonia - among others.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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