How far is Bay Park, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Bay Park, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Park and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Park and Hempstead.
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Start on Hewlett Point Avenue
1147 ft · 55 sec · Hewlett Point Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Boulevard
55 m · 13 sec · North Boulevard
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Turn left onto Baisley Avenue
2173 ft · 2 min · Baisley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
95 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1114 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Ocean Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · 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 Bay Park 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.
Peninsula Boulevard
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
3.9 mi · 00h 06m
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 Bay Park 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 Bay Park to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.2 miles from Bay Park and 3.2 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bay Park 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Park and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 5.73 mi (9.22 km).
#1 Bay Park
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,212 |
| Coordinates | 40.6331600, -73.6704100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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