How far is Barnum Island, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Barnum Island, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
7.72 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.15 mi
11.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.15 mi
Kilometers
11.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.72 mi
Kilometers
12.42 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Barnum Island
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnum Island
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barnum Island
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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Barnum Island
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Hempstead
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnum Island and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Beachview Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · Beachview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Audubon Boulevard

    1270 ft · 60 sec · Audubon Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Austin Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Austin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Long Beach Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Long Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    98 m · 8 sec · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Oceanside Road

    1101 ft · 24 sec · Oceanside Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Long Beach Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Long Beach Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baldwin Road

    571 ft · 11 sec · Baldwin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Street

    3246 ft · 1 min · Henry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnum Island 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Road
3.02 mi · 39%
North Long Beach Road
2.7 mi · 35%
Austin Boulevard
0.71 mi · 9%
Henry Street
0.61 mi · 8%
Audubon Boulevard
0.24 mi · 3%
Oceanside Road
0.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Road

Continue on Long Beach Road

3.02 mi · 00h 06m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 07m from Barnum Island
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Barnum Island and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnum Island to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Barnum Island and 3.9 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Barnum Island and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 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 11.6 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11 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 11 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 Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnum Island and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.5 km).

Barnum Island

#1 Barnum Island

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population2,414
Coordinates40.6045500, -73.6440200
Altitude0
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: Barnum Island (-73.64402, 40.60455)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.03 L · about $1.08
Round trip
$2.16
0.54 gal · 2.06 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.08 $2.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.21 $2.42
Premium $4.86 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $4.69 $1.27 $2.53

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 Barnum Island and Hempstead. The current time is 06:51:20.

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.