Origin
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Morning in Hastings-on-Hudson on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings-on-Hudson, 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
50m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.7-mile drive from Hastings-on-Hudson to Hempstead, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 50 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on the Saw Mill River Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Cross Bronx Expressway, with 69% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5, making it an economical option for getting from the Northeast region of New York to another part of the same state. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is best tackled as a single, manageable drive rather than splitting it over multiple days. The overall feel is efficient, focused on getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
173 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
4
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
9
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
10
Merge onto BR
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
457 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
14
Merge onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
21
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
22
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
23
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
25
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
26
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
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 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washing...
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.73
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
31 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
50m 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 on this route, with 69% of your travel time spent on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along the Saw Mill River Parkway. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be prepared for potential traffic, especially on the Clearview Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway, which are known for their busy conditions. The roads will generally maintain a good pace, allowing for steady progress towards Hempstead. This isn't a winding country road adventure, but rather a direct path utilizing major arterial routes.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near MP / Mosholu Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Bronx River Parkway South
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Sound View Park
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Full guide →Hastings-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, 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 50m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.73 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 6.8 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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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