How far is Amity, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Amity, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.75 mi
01h 53m
Flight
58.39 mi
93.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.39 mi
Kilometers
93.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.75 mi
Kilometers
125.12 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Amity
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amity
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amity
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Amity
38.8 mi
00h 56m
To Hempstead
38.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amity and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amity and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walling Road

    995 ft · 44 sec · Walling Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prices Switch Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Prices Switch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Prices Switch Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Prices Switch Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Prices Switch Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prices Switch Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vernon Warwick Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Vernon Warwick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stockholm Vernon Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Stockholm Vernon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newfoundland Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Newfoundland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York

    2537 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amity and Hempstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
16 mi · 21%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14 mi · 18%
Vernon Warwick Road
7.61 mi · 10%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 6%
Newfoundland Road
5.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 56m from Amity
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amity and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amity to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Amity and 38.9 miles from Hempstead.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amity and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amity and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 58.39 mi (93.97 km).

Amity

#1 Amity

Town of the United States

Population2,060
Coordinates41.2681500, -74.4548800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Hempstead

#2 Hempstead

Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.

Population764,055
Coordinates40.7062100, -73.6187400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Amity (-74.45488, 41.26815)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.97
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.98 $21.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.86 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $4.69 $12.86 $25.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amity and Hempstead. The current time is 22:30:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.