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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Fredonia, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 49m
Distance
414.7 mi
667 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 42m
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6 AM
8h 50m
8 AM
9h 6m
10 AM
8h 55m
12 PM
8h 54m
3 PM
8h 56m
5 PM
9h 5m
8 PM
8h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempstead, NY
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Fredonia, NY
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Trip Overview
Hempstead to Fredonia is 414.7 miles and takes about 8h 49m via Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, and Market Street, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing New York. Given the route's profile, expect a significant portion to be on surface roads, so plan for a more leisurely pace. This drive is best suited for those who prefer a less highway-intensive experience and are comfortable navigating local roads for a substantial part of the trip. Considering the duration, it's a solid day trip if you get an early start, or a relaxed two-day excursion.
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
207.4 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| Market Street | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 60 | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 7.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 388 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,054 veh/hr typical · worst 3,724
Quietest
1 AM
~358 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Hempstead, NY and Fredonia, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
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1 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
359 ft
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17 sec
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Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 102
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Front Street
4
Turn slight left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Hempstead Turnpike
5
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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New Hyde Park Road
6
Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Tulip Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Jamaica Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto NY 25
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Braddock Avenue
9
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hillside Avenue
10
Turn right onto I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
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8 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
15
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
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2 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi
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1 min
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 80
68 mi
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1 hr 20 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
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3 hr 35 min
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Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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32 sec
28
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
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13 min
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State Park Road
29
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
30
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
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18 min
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US 219
32
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Montmorenci Avenue
33
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
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13 min
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Montmorenci Road
34
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
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7 min
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Highland Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Kane-Russell City Road
36
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
37
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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PA 666
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
39
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
40
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
41
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
42
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
43
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
44
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
45
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
46
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
47
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
48
Turn left onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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Market Street
49
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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Foote Avenue
50
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
51
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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Glenview Avenue
52
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
53
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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Maple Street
54
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Allen Street
55
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft
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5 sec
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Winsor Street
56
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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this road
57
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street Bridge
58
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
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5 sec
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Newton Avenue
59
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
60
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Marvin Parkway
61
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft
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6 sec
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North Main Street
62
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North Main Street
63
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi
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5 min
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North Main Street
64
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi
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2 min
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NY-60
65
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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NY-60
66
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi
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5 min
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North Main Street
67
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 60
68
Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi
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51 sec
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South Main Street
69
Continue on NY 60
7.2 mi
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8 min
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State Highway 60
70
Enter roundabout onto US 20
225 ft
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3 sec
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Main Street
71
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
72
Turn right onto Temple Street
74 ft
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2 sec
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Temple Street
73
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight. With 2 recommended stops, plan to break up the 414.7 miles into manageable segments. The longest highway stretch is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which could be a good point for your first break. Given the route's profile, expect slower speeds on surface roads, so don't be discouraged if your average speed is lower than anticipated. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move away from major highways, as fuel availability might vary.
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 207.4 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 91 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.4 miles or 4h 8m 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 207.4 miles or 4h 8m
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 7h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hempstead, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Hempstead, NY
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fredonia, NY
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Hempstead, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
207 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 Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
207 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 207 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207.4 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 207 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Montour County Rest Area Westbound
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Rest area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
TA
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Hickory Run Truck Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 425 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.
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8.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 295 / Clearview Expressway
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
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15.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.9 mi into trip
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~37m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
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25.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
27.5 mi into trip
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~41m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.26 one way
$146.52 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $79.27 | $158.53 |
| premium | $5.28 | $86.14 | $172.28 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $100.88 | $201.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.97
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.28
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$73
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.4 | 1 | $43.54 | $19.91 |
| Efficient EV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.29 | $16.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.9 | 2 | $58.06 | $26.54 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Origin
Hempstead, NY
Late night in Hempstead on Tuesday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Fredonia, NY
Late night in Fredonia on Tuesday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
S 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
65°F
Waverly, NY
207 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.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 14% highway share, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway. After this, you'll transition to local streets like Christopher Columbus Highway and Market Street. You'll notice a change from limited-access driving to navigating through towns and intersections, which will affect your overall speed.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
73 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
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 42 significant decision points across 414.7 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,214 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
3,906 ft
Total Descent
3,234 ft
Highest Point
2,214 ft
~296.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,204 ft
Notable High Points
1,913 ft at ~118.5 miles
+683 ft prominence
2,214 ft at ~296.2 miles
+552 ft prominence
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 Hempstead, NY and Fredonia, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack and Penfield.
Upper Level
22.4 mi in
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~34m
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via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
24.9 mi in
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~37m
Hackensack
27.5 mi in
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~41m
Penfield
296.5 mi in
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~5h 47m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Fredonia, NY
Full guide →Fredonia is a small town in New York's Southern Tier, near the shores of Lake Erie.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 207 miles on day one.
Expect about $22.97 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 35 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 Fredonia, 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 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fredonia, 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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