How far is Bayville, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Bayville, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.6 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.43 mi
23.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.43 mi
Kilometers
23.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.94 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bayville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayville
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayville
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
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Bayville
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Hempstead
9.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
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 Bayville and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayville Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bayville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ludlam Avenue

    1388 ft · 24 sec · Ludlam Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayville Bridge

    537 ft · 9 sec · Bayville Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on West Shore Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1677 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue

    2844 ft · 1 min · Lexington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Hollow Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M: Jones Beach

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Meadowbrook State Parkway

    2025 ft · 31 sec · Meadowbrook State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward West Old Country Road, Mineola

    802 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Country Road

    1348 ft · 34 sec · Old Country Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    549 ft · 16 sec · Glen Cove Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    36 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    33 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayville 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
4.15 mi · 22%
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.65 mi · 20%
West Shore Road
2.03 mi · 11%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 8%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 5%
Pine Hollow Road
0.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

4.15 mi · 00h 05m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 14m from Bayville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayville 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 Bayville to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bayville and 9.3 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayville and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 14.43 mi (23.23 km).

Bayville

#1 Bayville

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population6,695
Coordinates40.9106500, -73.5620700
Altitude12
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: Bayville (-73.56207, 40.91065)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

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 Bayville and Hempstead. The current time is 06:52:03.

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.