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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Hilton, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 37m
Distance
355.9 mi
573 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 28m
★
6 AM
7h 38m
8 AM
7h 57m
10 AM
7h 45m
12 PM
7h 43m
3 PM
7h 45m
5 PM
7h 56m
8 PM
7h 32m
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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Hilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Hempstead to Hilton is 355.9 miles and takes about 7h 37m via I 81 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region into another part of the Northeast. With 47% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more local road cruising. Plan for about 2 stops along the way to break up the nearly 8-hour trip. This is a solid option for a single-day drive if you get an early start.
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
178 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 168 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 Hempstead, NY and Hilton, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
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1 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
2
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
17
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
·
1 min
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 80
68 mi
·
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
12 mi
·
15 min
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Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
27
Continue on I 380
28 mi
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30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
28
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
32
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
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5 sec
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Clinton Avenue
33
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Locust Avenue
34
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Albany Street
35
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
36
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
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15 min
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Clinton Street
37
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
38
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
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7 min
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State Route 41
39
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
40
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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East Lake Street
41
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
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13 min
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East Genesee Street
42
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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North Fulton Street
43
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Arterial West
44
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Chase Street
Use the left lane.
45
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
46
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
47
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
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NY 318
Use the right lane.
48
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Route 414
Use the right lane.
49
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
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Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
50
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
51
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
53
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
54
Continue on I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
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Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
56
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
57
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
59
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
61
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
62
Continue on NY 104
4.2 mi
·
6 min
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West Ridge Road
63
Turn right onto NY 261
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Manitou Road
64
Turn left onto NY 18
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Parma Center Road
65
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Hilton-Parma Corners Road
66
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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South Avenue
67
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18; NY 259
471 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
68
Arrive at destination
NY 18
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 37-minute drive, consider leaving Hempstead early in the morning. This will give you ample daylight to complete the 355.9-mile route and allow for two planned stops without feeling rushed. The longest stretch on I 81 is over 97 miles, so plan your first break around or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move onto the surface roads, and aim to refuel before you get too low. The $58 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but actual costs can 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 78 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178 miles or 3h 41m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempstead, NY
This is one driving day of about 355.9 miles and 7h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Hempstead, 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 I 81 for about 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.
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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Rest Area
0 mi from route
Penn-Can Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Rest area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Whitney Point Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Clifton Springs Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Junius Ponds Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Seneca Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Rest Area
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Rest Area
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 435 decision points cluster between mile 24.9 and 334.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
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
8
333.9 mi into trip
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~7h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
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 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
8
334.1 mi into trip
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~7h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.57 one way
$115.15 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $62.48 | $124.96 |
| premium | $4.85 | $67.93 | $135.86 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $67.20 | $134.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.49
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30.3 mi)
$1.52
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
$58
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.37 | $17.08 |
| Efficient EV | 89 | 1 | $31.14 | $14.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.4 | 1 | $49.83 | $22.78 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Smoke
N 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Hilton, NY
Afternoon in Hilton on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
84°F
Barton, NY
178 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
6 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
7h 37m 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
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 24.5
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 294.6
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 270
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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 24.5
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 47% of this 355.9-mile trip on highways, which translates to roughly 167 miles of faster cruising. The longest continuous stretch of highway driving you'll encounter is 97.3 miles on I 81. After that, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially lower speed limits as you get closer to your destination.
Only 47% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
68 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 24.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 43 significant decision points across 355.9 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 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,796 ft
55 ft
Total Climb
2,827 ft
Total Descent
2,604 ft
Highest Point
1,796 ft
~127.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,741 ft
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 Hilton, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack and Albany.
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
Albany
200.3 mi in
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~4h 8m
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via I 81
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 Hilton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1885
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 37m. Total distance: 355.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 37m 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 97.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $24.49 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 Hilton, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 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 Women's Rights National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hilton, 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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