How far is Blue Point, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Blue Point, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
35.65 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.7 mi
49.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.7 mi
Kilometers
49.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.37 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Blue Point
Sat, Apr 25, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Point
2026-04-25T04:33
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Point
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
North Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Blue Point
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Hempstead
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Blue Point Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Holtsville as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E
Destination
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Point and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Point and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Point Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Point Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway

    1299 ft · 24 sec · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Nicolls Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    974 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Service Road North

    2930 ft · 1 min · Sunrise Service Road North

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1691 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport

    760 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Uniondale

    50 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nassau Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Greenwich Street

    3218 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    2468 ft · 57 sec · Henry Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
17.5 mi · 49%
Sunrise Highway
6.3 mi · 18%
Heckscher State Parkway
5.99 mi · 17%
Nicolls Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Nassau Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Blue Point Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

17.4 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 24m from Blue Point
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Blue Point and Light Rain near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Point to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

North Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Blue Point and 17.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Blue Point and Light Rain near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 North Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 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 1.2 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 North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Point and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.41 km).

Blue Point

#1 Blue Point

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,773
Coordinates40.7439900, -73.0345500
Altitude3
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: Blue Point (-73.03455, 40.74399)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.65 $11.29
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $4.69 $5.91 $11.83

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Point and Hempstead. The current time is 04:33:30.

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.