How far is Albany, NY from New Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to New Hempstead, NY is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and New Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and New Hempstead.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Street
48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn slight right onto Pine Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
862 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman
750 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 South: Harriman
92 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Averell Avenue
1613 ft · 48 sec · Averell Avenue
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Turn left onto US 6 East: Palisades Interstate Parkway, Bear Mountain, West Point
1855 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 45: New Hempstead, Spring Valley
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 45: New Hempstead, Spring Valley
145 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 45
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 45
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and New Hempstead.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.2 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near New Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to New Hempstead?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Albany and 59.5 miles from New Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near New Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosendale.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and New Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 104.81 mi (168.67 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hempstead
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.1498200, -74.0337500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hempstead (-74.03375, 41.14982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.87 | $37.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.46 | $40.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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