Origin
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Morning in Briarcliff Manor on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliff Manor, 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
1h 4m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 42-mile drive from Briarcliff Manor, NY to Hempstead, NY is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Sprain Brook Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Taconic State Parkway, with 66% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey between two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliff Manor, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Pleasantville Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pleasantville Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
3
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
10
Turn right onto NY 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
11
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
12
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
13
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conner Street
14
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
New England Thruway
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 South
16
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
17
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
23
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
24
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
25
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
27
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
28
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
29
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Briarcliff Manor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.88
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
New England Thruway
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Jericho Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
21 mi in
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
38 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
1h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about two-thirds of this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. While predominantly on parkways and expressways, the character is generally smooth and efficient, designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic detours. The route maintains a consistent feel, allowing you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel for the majority of your travel time.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Sprain Brook Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 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 Briarcliff Manor, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Long Island.
Cross County Parkway East
16.8 mi in
|
~23m
Mount Vernon
16.8 mi in
|
~23m
Long Island
24.7 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 695
About the Cities
Starting in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Full guide →Founded 1902
Briarcliff Manor is a charming village in Westchester County, New York situated on the Hudson River, and is home to 7,600 people (2020). It has a very small and walkable downtown with a large density of shops and restaurants, and is very nature-oriented. Residents enjoy the sidewalk dining culture and the abundant hiking and cycling available. Briarcliff Manor is located (50 km) north of New York City, with much of its population commuting into the city during the week. Although close to the city, long gone are skyscrapers and the concrete jungle, in Briarcliff Manor there are more trees then people, and the tallest building is only five stories!
Top landmarks
- • Beechwood Estate
- • All Saints Episcopal Church — historic Episcopal church at 96 and 201 Scarborough Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, Wes...
- • Scarborough Historic District — historic district in Briarcliff Manor, New York
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.88 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hempstead, NY before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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