Trip from Farmersville, NY to Hempstead, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 31m

Distance

364.5 mi

587 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 21m ★

6 AM

7h 31m

8 AM

7h 52m

10 AM

7h 39m

12 PM

7h 37m

3 PM

7h 40m

5 PM

7h 51m

8 PM

7h 25m

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

This 364.5-mile journey from Farmersville, NY, to Hempstead, NY, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take around 7 hours and 31 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing highways like the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, this route is best tackled in a single day, especially with a fuel cost estimated at $60. You'll experience a highway-focused drive for about 70% of the trip, making it a direct path across New York. Planning for two stops is recommended to break up the drive and stay refreshed. Given the distance and duration, an early start is advisable to reach your destination comfortably.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.2 miles from Farmersville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	140.6 mi	2h 44m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Freedom Rushford	11 mi	16m
NY 19	8.2 mi	12m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 140.6 mi, about 2h 44m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900

Quietest

1 AM

~430 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 98

4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 98

At end of road, turn right onto NY 243

11 mi · 16 min · Freedom Rushford

At end of road, turn right onto NY 19

8.2 mi · 12 min · NY 19

Turn left onto CR 16

2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16

Continue on West Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto East Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Peacock Hill Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

141 mi · 2 hr 44 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 7.5-hour drive, consider departing before the morning rush to maximize daylight hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $60 and a recommended two stops, plan your refueling and rest breaks strategically. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is over 140 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with extended periods on the highway. Taking advantage of the single-day feasibility, you can maintain a steady pace, but always be mindful of your energy levels and the traffic conditions, particularly as you approach the Hempstead area.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 182.2 miles from Farmersville, NY, or about 3h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.6 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.2 miles or 3h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 9m

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 Farmersville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farmersville, NY

This is one driving day of about 364.5 miles and 7h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmersville, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 140.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barton, NY

182 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.2 miles from Farmersville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 169.1 and 346.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

169.1 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

222.5 mi into trip | ~4h 32m 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...

337 mi into trip | ~6h 48m 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...

337.3 mi into trip | ~6h 49m 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

346.7 mi into trip | ~7h 3m 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

$58.97 one way

$117.93 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$63.99	$127.98
premium	$4.85	$69.57	$139.14
diesel	$4.80	$68.82	$137.65

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

$59

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	109.4	1	$38.27	$17.50
Efficient EV	91.1	1	$31.89	$14.58
EV Truck/SUV	145.8	1	$51.03	$23.33

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 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 Jul 20, 2026

Origin

Farmersville, NY

Afternoon in Farmersville on Monday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Clear

W 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in Hempstead on Monday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Clear

N 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

84°F

Barton, NY

182 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

14 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

7h 31m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

Expect a drive that predominantly sticks to major roadways, with 70% of the trip on highways. The Southern Tier Expressway will form a substantial part of your journey, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 140.6 miles. While the profile is highway-focused, the mix of the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81 offers some variety in the road's character as you progress. This route is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination with fewer complex turns.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 140.6 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 169.1 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 33 significant decision points across 364.5 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 169.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 222.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,914 ft 48 ft

Total Climb

1,200 ft

Total Descent

2,981 ft

Highest Point

1,914 ft

~234.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,866 ft

Notable High Points

1,914 ft at ~234.3 miles +734 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Farmersville, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

222.5 mi in | ~4h 32m | via US 6

Milford

223.2 mi in | ~4h 33m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

337 mi in | ~6h 48m

Leonia

337.3 mi in | ~6h 49m

Teaneck

337.3 mi in | ~6h 49m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

339.5 mi in | ~6h 53m

Detours Along the Way

Visit website

Cafe West 46

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Binghamton, NY

Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00

2nd Heaven

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Binghamton, NY

Cuisine: bubble_tea

Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-20:00, Sa-Su 14:00-20:00

Rossi's Pizza

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Johnson City, NY

Cuisine: italian

Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Johnson City, NY

Cuisine: vietnamese

Hours: Jun-Aug Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00; Sep-May Mo-Sa...

Sam I Am Bagels

Fast_food

Museum

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Binghamton

Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00

Visit website

George F. Johnson statue

Artwork

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Harpur Statue

Monument

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

La Quinta Inn and Suites - Fairfield

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Visit website

The Grand Royale Hotel

Hotel

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

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 7h 31m. Total distance: 364.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 140.6 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes — we found about 32 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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