How far is Blooming Grove, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Blooming Grove, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.82 mi
01h 44m
Flight
57.11 mi
91.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.11 mi
Kilometers
91.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.82 mi
Kilometers
117.19 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blooming Grove
2026-04-15T20:52
Arrive Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blooming Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Blooming Grove
36.4 mi
00h 52m
To Hempstead
36.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuthill Road

    916 ft · 41 sec · Tuthill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 94

    2088 ft · 46 sec · Route 94

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Round Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Round Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NY 208

    4.4 mi · 7 min · NY 208

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 19%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 19%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 10%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 7%
NY 208
4.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 52m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Blooming Grove and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Blooming Grove and 36.4 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Blooming Grove and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearl River, 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 Pearl River.

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 57.11 mi (91.91 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

City in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population17,464
Coordinates41.4092600, -74.1951500
Altitude109
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: Blooming Grove (-74.19515, 41.40926)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blooming Grove and Hempstead. The current time is 20:52:42.

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.