How far is Binghamton, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Binghamton, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
200.17 mi
04h 10m
Flight
153.14 mi
246.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.14 mi
Kilometers
246.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.17 mi
Kilometers
322.14 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 11, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Binghamton
Sat, Apr 11, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Binghamton
2026-04-11T09:16
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 11, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Binghamton
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
Port Jervis
NY

City in Orange County, New York

From Binghamton
100 mi
02h 05m
To Hempstead
100.2 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Binghamton and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Court Street

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Court Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto I 81, I 86, NY 17

    1837 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1679 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    1478 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Binghamton and Hempstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 40%
I 81 South
52.8 mi · 26%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 12%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Jervis
02h 05m from Binghamton
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Binghamton and Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Port Jervis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Binghamton and 100.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Jervis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

71 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

73 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

82 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Binghamton and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 153.14 mi (246.46 km).

Binghamton

#1 Binghamton

City in Broome County, New York, United States

Population4,675
Coordinates42.0986900, -75.9179700
Altitude264
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: Binghamton (-75.91797, 42.09869)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.74 L · about $28.30
Round trip
$56.61
14.12 gal · 53.48 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.30 $56.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.64 $63.27
Premium $4.86 $34.32 $68.64
Diesel $4.69 $33.14 $66.28

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 Binghamton and Hempstead. The current time is 09:16:50.

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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.