Trip from Boston, NY to Hempstead, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 12m

Distance

390.2 mi

628 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 4m ★

6 AM

8h 12m

8 AM

8h 28m

10 AM

8h 18m

12 PM

8h 16m

3 PM

8h 19m

5 PM

8h 27m

8 PM

8h 7m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Boston, NY, to Hempstead, NY, is a significant 390.2-mile journey that spans approximately 8 hours and 12 minutes of active driving time. Because this route involves navigating local roads rather than major interstates, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day sprint. You should budget roughly $62 for fuel to complete the transit across the Northeast. Since the path relies heavily on Boston State Road, Springville Boston Road, and Middle Road, you will experience a much slower pace than typical highway travel. Planning for an overnight stay will keep you refreshed and allow you to manage the turn-heavy nature of the drive effectively.

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

195.1 miles from Boston, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Genesee Expressway	22.2 mi	25m
State Highway 39	18.2 mi	25m
Nunda-Dansville Road	12.4 mi	16m
Springville Sardinia Highway	7.7 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Boston Cross Road

33 ft · 8 sec · Boston Cross Road

Turn sharp left onto Boston State Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Boston State Road

Continue on Springville Boston Road

6.4 mi · 9 min · Springville Boston Road

Turn left onto CR 410

1.6 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

Turn right onto NY 240

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vaughn Street

Turn left onto NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway

Continue on NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road

Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 16

Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Olean Road

Turn left onto NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39

Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

Continue on NY 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road

Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 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

To make the most of this 8-hour and 12-minute transit, plan for at least two intentional stops to break up the local driving segments. Leaving early in the morning is essential to avoid navigating unfamiliar turn-heavy roads after dark, especially given the lack of highway relief. Since you are relying on local roads like Middle Road, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as service stations may be less frequent than on a major interstate. A great way to pace yourself is to split the 390.2 miles into two equal days, ensuring you aren't fatigued by the constant turns. Always double-check your navigation before departing, as the reliance on local roads can make route changes more complex than standard highway travel.

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 195.1 miles from Boston, NY, or about 4h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 86 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.1 miles or 4h 10m 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 195.1 miles or 4h 10m

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 6h 50m

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 Boston, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Boston, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hempstead, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Boston, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tompkins County, New York, USA, enclosed by the town of the same name

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ithaca, NY

195 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 Ithaca, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ithaca, NY

195 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.1 miles from Boston, 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 104.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.5

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 362.3

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

2 mi

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.5

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 362.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.5

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 390.2

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 362.3

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 362.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 167.2

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 362.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 362.3

New York, New York

+19172614093

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 334.5

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 334.5

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 334.5

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 167.2

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 362.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12019680808

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 39

5 decision points cluster between mile 194.9 and 372.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

194.9 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

248.2 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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...

362.8 mi into trip | ~7h 29m 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...

363.1 mi into trip | ~7h 29m 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

372.5 mi into trip | ~7h 44m 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

$64.23 one way

$128.46 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$69.45	$138.91
premium	$4.92	$75.63	$151.26
diesel	$5.61	$86.15	$172.30

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

$64

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	117.1	1	$40.97	$18.73
Efficient EV	97.6	1	$34.14	$15.61
EV Truck/SUV	156.1	1	$54.63	$24.97

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Boston, NY

Late night in Boston on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 to 16 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

9 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

8h 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly technical and turn-heavy experience, as this entire 390.2-mile route features 0% highway driving. You will be navigating local arteries exclusively, meaning there are no long, monotonous stretches of interstate to zone out on. In fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Boston State Road, which highlights the constant need for your full attention behind the wheel. The road’s personality is defined by frequent adjustments and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. Prepare for a hands-on driving day that keeps you actively engaged with the road surface and local environment from start to finish.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 104.5 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 194.9 miles in near I 81.

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 39 significant decision points across 390.2 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 194.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 248.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 362.8 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 Boston, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

248.2 mi in | ~5h 13m | via US 6

Milford

249 mi in | ~5h 14m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

362.8 mi in | ~7h 29m

Leonia

363.1 mi in | ~7h 29m

Teaneck

363.1 mi in | ~7h 29m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

365.3 mi in | ~7h 34m

About the Cities

Starting in Boston, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1817

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.

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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

Wonderland Play and Party

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

Chuck E. Cheese

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

Crabtree's Restaurant

Wonderland Play and Party

Marimba Cafe

Roasted Coffee Bar

Lily and Liam

Duaa’s Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVolve NY Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

Overpeck Park Playground

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Overpeck County Park

Bowler City

Long Island Children's Museum

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

Xtreme Energy

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Boston, NY

Hempstead, NY

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Boston, NY

Arriving in Hempstead, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

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?

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

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