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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Pine Bush, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

94.1 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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hamlet located in the Towns of Crawford and Shawangunk, New York, within Orange and Ulster counties in the U.S.

Pine Bush, NY

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Trip Overview

This 94.1-mile drive from Hempstead, NY to Pine Bush, NY will take approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a turn-heavy journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15. Since it's a relatively short drive within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route offers a straightforward local exploration experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.1 miles from Hempstead, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clinton Street — —
Front Street — —
Hempstead Turnpike — —
New Hyde Park Road — —
Tulip Avenue — —
Jamaica Avenue — —
Braddock Avenue — —
Hillside Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Clinton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Pine Bush, NY.

1

Start on Peninsula Boulevard

79 ft · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
2

Turn left onto Clinton Street

361 ft · 18 sec · Clinton Street
3

Turn left onto Front Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street
4

Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
5

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
6

Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
7

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
9

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
10

Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
11

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
12

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
15

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 48 sec
17

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 39 sec
18

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
20

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4 West: Paramus
21

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 9 min
22

Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

0.2 mi · 26 sec · GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
23

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NJ 17 North: Mahwah
24

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
25

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 9 min
26

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 50 sec
27

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 4 min
28

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 11 sec
29

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14 mi · 16 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
30

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 6, NY 17: Harriman
31

Continue straight

151 ft · 4 sec
32

Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

0.4 mi · 30 sec · NY 17 West: Binghamton
33

Continue straight

20 mi · 23 min
34

Take the exit slight right toward NY 302: Pine Bush

0.3 mi · 29 sec · NY 302: Pine Bush
35

Turn right onto Pine Bush Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Pine Bush Road
36

Continue on State Highway 302

6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 302
37

Continue on Maple Street

351 ft · 6 sec · Maple Street
38

Continue on Maple Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Maple Avenue
39

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
40

Turn right

62 ft · 7 sec
41

Turn right

20 ft · 1 sec
42

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 94.1-mile journey, consider an early morning departure to minimize local traffic. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to make unscheduled pauses if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $15, and the frequent turns might affect mileage slightly. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads mentioned—Hempstead Turnpike, Clinton Street, and Front Street—before you set off, as they form the backbone of this local navigation.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bush, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hempstead, NY

This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hempstead, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

47 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floral Park, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 6.7

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, New York

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.9

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

0.6 mi

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.8 mi

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 6.7

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 26.9

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.2

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 6.7

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 6.7

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13.4

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 33.6

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 40.3

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.9

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 47.1

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.7

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.9

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.9

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.2

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.2

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.5

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.7

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.9

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.2

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.9

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Painting Pottery Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12018715958

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.9

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.49 one way

$30.98 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $16.75 $33.50
premium $4.92 $18.24 $36.48
diesel $5.61 $20.78 $41.55

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$15

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.88 $4.52
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.17 $6.02

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bush, NY

Late night in Pine Bush on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

47 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

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

2h 6m 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?

The road personality here is decidedly 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be interacting with traffic lights and intersections frequently. With a 0% highway share, this is an experience rooted in local streets like Hempstead Turnpike, Clinton Street, and Front Street. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to mention, so be prepared for consistent engagement with your surroundings. The drive progresses by weaving through local communities rather than covering vast distances on high-speed roads.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Clinton Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Pine Bush, NY is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempstead, NY to Pine Bush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 Pine Bush, NY

Full guide →

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 2h 6m. Total distance: 94.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $22.55 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempstead, NY to Pine Bush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Bush, 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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