How far is Aurora, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Aurora, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.65 mi
05h 56m
Flight
212.81 mi
342.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.81 mi
Kilometers
342.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.65 mi
Kilometers
442 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 11, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-11T15:22
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 11, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Aurora
137.2 mi
02h 58m
To Hempstead
137.4 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 90

    5.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 90

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 90

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 90

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2749 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 90

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 90

  6. 6

    Continue on Genoa Road

    1459 ft · 41 sec · Genoa Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 90

    12.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 90

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South West Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South West Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  20. 20

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  32. 32

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  37. 37

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  42. 42

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora 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
48 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 36%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 29%
State Highway 90
30.2 mi · 11%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 58m from Aurora
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 05h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Aurora and 137.4 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.85 one way or $77.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 212.81 mi (342.49 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

Village in Cayuga County, New York

Population13,783
Coordinates42.7539600, -76.7024500
Altitude126
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: Aurora (-76.70245, 42.75396)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.69 L · about $38.85
Round trip
$77.69
19.38 gal · 73.38 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.85 $77.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.42 $86.84
Premium $4.86 $47.10 $94.21
Diesel $4.69 $45.48 $90.97

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Hempstead. The current time is 15:22:06.

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.