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Trip from Pine Bush, NY to Hempstead, 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 8m

Distance

94.2 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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 94.2-mile drive from Pine Bush, NY to Hempstead, NY will take approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes of driving time. With no highway travel, expect a local, turn-heavy experience. It's easily manageable as a single-day trip, and the estimated fuel cost is around $15. This route stays within New York, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. Since there are no designated stops, you'll have the flexibility to pull over as needed to break up the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

47.1 miles from Pine Bush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street — —
Maple Avenue — —
Maple Street — —
Highway 302 — —
Pine Bush Road — —
I 86 East — —
I 87 — —
New York State Thruway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

20 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn left

62 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Maple Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Maple Avenue
5

Continue on Maple Street

351 ft · 6 sec · Maple Street
6

Continue on State Highway 302

6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 302
7

Continue on Pine Bush Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Pine Bush Road
8

Take the ramp right toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York City

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York City
9

Merge slight left

21 mi · 23 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87 Toll South: New York City
12

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
14

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
15

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
16

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
19

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
20

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
21

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
22

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
23

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
24

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
26

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
27

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
28

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
29

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
30

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
31

Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
32

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
33

Continue on Jericho Turnpike

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
34

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
35

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
36

Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
37

Turn slight right onto Front Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
38

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
39

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
40

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You could depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or even opt for an afternoon journey. There are no official stops, so plan your own breaks based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $15 for the 94.2 miles. A practical tip for this specific route: pay close attention to local signage, especially when transitioning between Main Street and Maple Avenue, as these are key arteries for 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 Pine Bush, NY, or about 1h 4m 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 4m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pine Bush, 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 Pine Bush, NY

This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Pine Bush, 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

Florida, 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 Pine Bush, 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 end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 87.5

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.3

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 end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 87.5

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.3

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 87.5

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.9

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 87.5

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 60.6

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80.8

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.3

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 53.9

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.3

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

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 start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.5

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.2

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.2

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.9

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.9

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.5

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.3

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 74

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.3

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Painting Pottery Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 67.3

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12018715958

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.3

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

$15.51 one way

$31.01 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $16.77 $33.53
premium $4.92 $18.26 $36.52
diesel $5.61 $20.80 $41.60

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

$16

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: 33 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 28.3 0 $9.89 $4.52
Efficient EV 23.6 0 $8.24 $3.77
EV Truck/SUV 37.7 0 $13.19 $6.03

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

Pine Bush, NY

Late night in Pine Bush on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 8m 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 is a distinctly turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate roads like Main Street, Maple Avenue, and Maple Street. Without significant stretches of uninterrupted driving, you can anticipate frequent turns and changes in speed. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, emphasizing local navigation rather than long-distance cruising. Be prepared for a connected, community-focused driving experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main 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 Pine Bush, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Pine Bush, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Pine Bush, NY

Full guide →

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 2h 8m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m 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 Pine Bush, NY to Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, 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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