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Trip from Salisbury, NY to Hempstead, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

232.5 mi

374 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m

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

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Salisbury, NY

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Trip Overview

This 232.5-mile journey from Salisbury, NY to Hempstead, NY takes approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily be on the New York State Thruway, State Highway 29, and NJ 17, with about 29% of the drive being on highways. Budget around $38 for fuel. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for some navigation. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this drive.

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

116.3 miles from Salisbury, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 151.4 mi 2h 54m
State Highway 29 18.6 mi 25m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
County Highway 116 4.3 mi 7m
State Highway 334 4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 151.4 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on CR 114

2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
2

Continue on CR 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · West State Street
3

Continue on NY 29

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West State Street
4

Continue on NY 29

19 mi · 25 min · State Highway 29
5

Turn right onto CR 116

2.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 116
6

Turn straight onto NY 67

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 67
7

Turn left onto CR 116

1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
8

Continue on NY 334

0.5 mi · 39 sec · State Highway 334
9

Continue on NY 334

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 334

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334
11

Continue on NY 334

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Cayadutta Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street
13

Turn right onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Broadway
14

Turn left onto Park Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Park Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30A

521 ft · 14 sec · South Bridge Street
16

Continue on NY 30A

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
17

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Riverside Drive
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 90
19

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · this road
20

Merge onto I 90

33 mi · 38 min · New York State Thruway
21

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
27

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
28

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
32

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

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.
36

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
37

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
40

Turn right onto NY 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
41

Turn left onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
42

Continue on NY 25

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jericho Turnpike
43

Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
Use the right lane.
44

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
45

Turn left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
Use the left lane.
46

Turn slight right onto NY 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
Use the right lane.
47

Turn right onto Greenwich Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
48

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Arrive at destination

Peninsula Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 55-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Salisbury to maximize your daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Hempstead. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep a close eye on your navigation, especially during the 'turn-heavy local drive' portions, and be mindful of the $38 fuel cost, planning your fill-ups accordingly.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.3 miles from Salisbury, NY, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.4 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 51 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.3 miles or 2h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 53m

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 Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, NY

This is one driving day of about 232.5 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Salisbury, 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 New York State Thruway for about 151.4 miles.

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

116 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

Schenectady, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Esopus, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.3 miles from Salisbury, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.4 miles.

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

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99.6

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

1.8 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99.6

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 99.6

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 199.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Bon Appetit Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.4

Albany, New York

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15184592180

Visit website

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 66.4

Albany, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15184381144

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 199.3

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166.1

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 199.3

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.3

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 33.2

Fultonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 182.7

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 66.4

Guilderland, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49.8

Pattersonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 166.1

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 166.1

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 166.1

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66.4

Altamont, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 66.4

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Long Island Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 232.5

Garden City, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15162245800

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 199.3

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 199.3

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 232.5

East Meadow, New York

+15165720348

Visit website

American Italian Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 66.4

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–2 pm

+15184351979

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 66.2 and 214.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
184.3 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
185.7 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
6
199.9 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
214.8 mi into trip | ~4h 27m 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

$36.70 one way

$73.39 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $41.02 $82.03
premium $4.86 $44.50 $88.99
diesel $4.69 $42.97 $85.93

Estimated Tolls: $30.30

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (151.4 mi) $7.57
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
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

$37

Tolls

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.8 0 $24.41 $11.16
Efficient EV 58.1 0 $20.34 $9.30
EV Truck/SUV 93 1 $32.55 $14.88

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Salisbury, NY

Late night in Salisbury on Sunday

Local time

12:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

12:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Partly Sunny

S 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

116 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

4h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 208.4
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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 208.4
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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 208.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 208.4
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 208.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 208.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 232.5-mile route. While 29% of the trip involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent on more winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 151.4 miles, found on the New York State Thruway. This suggests a drive that may transition from faster highway segments to more intricate local navigation, requiring your attention to road signs and turns as you progress toward Hempstead.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.4 mi on New York State Thruway.

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 66.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.

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 29 significant decision points across 232.5 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 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): 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.

Between Salisbury, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.

Boston

66.2 mi in | ~1h 29m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

199.8 mi in | ~4h 5m

Fort Lee

199.8 mi in | ~4h 5m

New York

199.8 mi in | ~4h 5m

About the Cities

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 4h 55m. Total distance: 232.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 151.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $30.30 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 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Hempstead, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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