Road Trips from Hempstead, NY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
181
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
154
Under 2 hours
39 total in this range
Mahopac, NY
1h 31m59.7 mi one way
Crugers, NY
1h 21m51.3 mi one way
New York City, NY
43m24.1 mi one way
Queens, NY
24m14 mi one way
The Bronx, NY
34m20.3 mi one way
Full-day getaway
38 total in this range
Tusten, NY
2h 51m120.2 mi one way
Spackenkill, NY
2h 5m83.4 mi one way
Rhinebeck, NY
2h 28m101.7 mi one way
Crown Heights, NY
2h 18m83.6 mi one way
Menands, NY
3h 27m165.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
102 total in this range
Warsaw, NY
7h 16m353.8 mi one way
Marilla, NY
7h 56m380.8 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 4m280.6 mi one way
Vestal, NY
4h 21m209.6 mi one way
Malone, NY
7h 32m353.3 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Williamsville, NY
8h 15m394.2 mi one way
Warsaw, NY
7h 16m353.8 mi one way
Marilla, NY
7h 56m380.8 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 4m280.6 mi one way
Warsaw, NY
7h 16m353.8 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 4m280.6 mi one way
Malone, NY
7h 32m353.3 mi one way
Oswego, NY
6h 22m308.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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