How far is Atlantic Beach, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.37 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.95 mi
16.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.95 mi
Kilometers
16.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.91 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Atlantic Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic Beach
2026-04-16T04:16
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hewlett
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Atlantic Beach
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Hempstead
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Thursday
Using Lawrence as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Boulevard

    730 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    874 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1982 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    699 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard

    100 m · 8 sec · Bay Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peninsula Boulevard
8.76 mi · 71%
Nassau Expressway
2.87 mi · 23%
Park Street
0.38 mi · 3%
Jefferson Boulevard
0.3 mi · 2%
Bay Boulevard
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Peninsula Boulevard

Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

4.94 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewlett
00h 10m from Atlantic Beach
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hewlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Atlantic Beach and 6.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Atlantic Beach and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Hewlett

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 Hewlett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 10.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Hewlett
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

41 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.01 km).

Atlantic Beach

#1 Atlantic Beach

Village in New York, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates40.5889900, -73.7290200
Altitude5
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: Atlantic Beach (-73.72902, 40.58899)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.53
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.76 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.97 $3.94
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $4.69 $2.07 $4.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic Beach and Hempstead. The current time is 04:16:44.

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.