Origin
Marion, NY
Afternoon in Marion on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, NY to Hempstead, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 58m
Distance
324.9 mi
523 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 47m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 4m
3 PM
7h 8m
5 PM
7h 20m
8 PM
6h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, NY
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Marion, NY, to Hempstead, NY, covers 324.9 miles and is estimated to take around 6 hours and 58 minutes. This journey can comfortably be completed in a single day, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380, with 52% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $53, and you'll want to plan for at least one stop along the way. This route offers a practical drive primarily within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.5 miles from Marion, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| New York State Thruway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| State Route 21 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on CR 207
62 ft
·
4 sec
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Buffalo Street
2
Turn right onto CR 216
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 21
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmyra Road
4
Continue on NY 21
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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State Route 21
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 21; NY 31
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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East Main Street
6
Turn left onto NY 21
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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Canandaigua Street
7
Continue on NY 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Canandaigua Road
8
Continue on NY 21
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 21
9
Continue on NY 21
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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North Main Street
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East
12
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
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22 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
15
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
16
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
18
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
20
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
21
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
22
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
23
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
24
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
25
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
27
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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East Lake Road
28
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
29
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North West Street
30
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
42
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
44
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
46
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
47
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
49
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
51
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
53
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
55
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
56
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
59
Turn right onto NY 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
60
Turn left onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
61
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
62
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
63
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
64
Turn left onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
65
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
66
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
67
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
68
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 324.9-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Marion, NY, to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. The total estimated duration is under 7 hours, so pacing yourself is key. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition between the main roads like I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380. With a fuel cost estimated at $53, it's a budget-friendly trip. The longest stretch on I-81 is nearly 100 miles, so plan your break before or after this segment to ensure you stay refreshed.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.5 miles from Marion, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 71 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.5 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Marion, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marion, NY
This is one driving day of about 324.9 miles and 6h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Marion, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.5 miles from Marion, 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 98.8 miles.
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 445 decision points cluster between mile 32.7 and 307.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
182.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
297.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
297.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
307.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 30m in
|
I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.48 one way
$106.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $57.83 | $115.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.97 | $125.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.73 | $143.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.69
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(19.2 mi)
$0.96
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Jericho Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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
$53
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.11 | $15.60 |
| Efficient EV | 81.2 | 0 | $28.43 | $13.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130 | 1 | $45.49 | $20.79 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Ramapo, NY
162 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
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 52% of the route is on highways, the description implies significant portions will involve more varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I-81, offering a period of consistent highway driving. Expect the character of the road to change as you progress, with more frequent turns and potentially less direct paths on local roads interspersed with highway segments.
Only 52% 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: 98.8 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 32.7 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 44 significant decision points across 324.9 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 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Marion, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
32.7 mi in
|
~43m
Mt Pocono
182.9 mi in
|
~3h 59m
|
via US 6
Milford
183.7 mi in
|
~4h
|
via I 84; I 380
New York City
297.5 mi in
|
~6h 15m
Leonia
297.8 mi in
|
~6h 16m
Teaneck
297.8 mi in
|
~6h 16m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
300 mi in
|
~6h 20m
About the Cities
Starting in Marion, NY
Full guide →Founded 1795
Arriving 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 6h 58m. Total distance: 324.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.69 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Hempstead, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hempstead, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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