Lumis Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
208.3 mi
335 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Endicott, NY
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Embarking on this 208.3-mile journey from Hempstead, NY, to Endicott, NY, will take approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, this route is well within reach for a single-day adventure, making it an ideal day trip. The drive primarily utilizes major roadways, including the Christopher Columbus Highway and I-81, offering a straightforward path through the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving profile that balances highway speeds with other road types. This trip is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.1 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 86 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Endicott, NY.
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Turn left onto NY 102
Turn slight left onto NY 24
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25
Turn slight right onto NY 25
Turn left onto NY 25
Turn right onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 17C
Continue on NY 17C
Continue on NY 17C
Turn slight right onto Park Street
Arrive at destination
For this 4-hour and 19-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Hempstead to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $34, and plan your refueling accordingly. The longest stretch without a break is over 68 miles, so ensure you're comfortable before starting that segment. This route is easily manageable in a single day, so you can be flexible with your timing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 46 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Endicott, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hempstead, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempstead, NY
This is one driving day of about 208.3 miles and 4h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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.
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 104.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Christopher Columbus Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Fairfield, New Jersey
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Triplets Family Restaurant
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Top Coffee Stop
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Marimba Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Totowa, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+19735955595
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Vestal, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Dover, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Teterboro, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12012886344
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Garden City, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15162245800
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Near the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12019680808
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Teaneck, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018362403
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$34.29 one way
$68.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $37.08 | $74.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.99 | $91.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.97
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
$34
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.87 | $10.00 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Endicott on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
49°F
Ramapo, NY
104 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 53% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, notably a continuous 68.2 miles on the Christopher Columbus Highway, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from the initial highway segments to other types of roads as you approach your destination. The overall feel is a blend of efficient travel and more varied driving conditions, keeping the experience dynamic.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near I 295 / Clearview Expressway.
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 20 significant decision points across 208.3 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 8.1 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hempstead, NY and Endicott, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Hackensack
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
Founded 1892
Binghamton is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in upstate New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It is the cultural and financial center of the Greater Binghamton Metropolitan Area and is the Broome County seat. Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities" with Endicott and Johnson City. Binghamton has many fantastic examples of Romanesque Revival Architecture in the city's center; for this, and for its collection of ornate mansions and nice homes, it's known as the Parlor City. The Binghamton area is also known as the Carousel Capital of America, home to 6 of the remaining 150 antique carousels in the nation. Other historic attractions are the Roberson Museum, Kopernik Space Center, and the Ross Park Zoo. Rod Serling, the screenwriter and television producer, was born here, and the regional sandwich known as the "spiedie" was created here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 208.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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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