How far is Baxter Estates, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Baxter Estates, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baxter Estates and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxter Estates and Hempstead.
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Start on Hillside Avenue
131 m · 26 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Central Drive
2113 ft · 1 min · Central Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Port Washington Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Port Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn left onto South Service Road
526 ft · 10 sec · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2105 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
2442 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northern State Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road
1365 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Glen Cove Road South, Hempstead
537 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Glen Cove Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
36 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
33 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baxter Estates and Hempstead.
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.
Port Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto Port Washington Boulevard
2.65 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Baxter Estates 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 Baxter Estates to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Baxter Estates and 6.2 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:44 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 Rain Showers Likely around Baxter Estates and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baxter Estates and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 km).
#1 Baxter Estates
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 40.8348200, -73.6954100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hempstead
Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.
| Population | 764,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.6187400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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