How far is Bombay, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Bombay, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 374.3 miles (602.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.4 miles (477 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bombay and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bombay and Hempstead.
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Start on the route
20 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1
4.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 1
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Continue on Bombay Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bombay Road
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Turn left onto State Route 11
12.4 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
2405 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Finney Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Finney Boulevard
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
31 mi · 43 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Easy Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
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Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
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Continue on State Highway 86
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Broadway Street
2778 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
2254 ft · 50 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Keep slight right to continue on River Street
93 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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Continue on Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Turn right onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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Turn straight onto Cascade Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Greenwich Street
548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1041 ft · 26 sec · 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 Bombay and Hempstead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bombay and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bombay to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 374.3 miles (602.3 km) and usually takes 08h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.1 miles from Bombay and 187.2 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.4 miles (477 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.96 one way or $105.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bombay and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bombay and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 296.38 mi (476.97 km).
#1 Bombay
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 44.9389300, -74.5676900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $52.96 | $105.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $59.19 | $118.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $64.21 | $128.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $62.01 | $124.02 |
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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