Origin
Hempstead, NY
Late night in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Jamesport, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Jamesport, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Hempstead to Jamesport is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The drive primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure highway experience. With a recommended duration of one day, it's a manageable trip for a quick getaway or errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 34.5 mi | 47m |
| Southern State Parkway | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Route 25 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Cross River Drive | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Jerusalem Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Quogue Riverhead Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old Riverhead Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bay Shore Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 34.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Jamesport, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
3
Turn slight right
111 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto William Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Jerusalem Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Merrick Avenue North
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
9
Merge onto SO
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
13
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
14
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Toward NY 27 East
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
17
Merge onto NY 27
34 mi
·
45 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 63 N
Toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
19
Continue on CR 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Riverhead Road
20
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
21
Continue on CR 104
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
22
Turn straight onto CR 105
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross River Drive
Toward Northville, Orient Point
23
Turn right onto NY 25
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 25
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Hempstead, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jerusalem Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
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 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Sunrise Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway toward NY 27 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 27 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.47 round trip
$4.26/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| premium | $5.05 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Jamesport, NY
Late night in Jamesport on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
13 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
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with highway travel making up about 29% of the total distance. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 34.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. After the parkway sections, expect to navigate more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on Sunrise Highway.
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 0.7 miles in near Jerusalem Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): 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 Hempstead, NY and Jamesport, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore, Cr 31 North: Riverhead, Northville and Orient Point.
So East: East Islip
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Bay Shore Road South
19 mi in
|
~25m
Bay Shore
19 mi in
|
~25m
Cr 31 North: Riverhead
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Northville
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 18m
|
via CR 105
Orient Point
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 18m
|
via CR 105
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
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Jamesport, 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 0.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamesport, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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