How far is Brocton, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Brocton, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 415.6 miles (668.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 01m 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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Road
415.56 mi
09h 00m
Flight
322.65 mi
519.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.65 mi
Kilometers
519.26 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.56 mi
Kilometers
668.78 km
Drive Time
09h 00m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Brocton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brocton
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brocton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nichols
NY

Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States

From Brocton
207.5 mi
04h 30m
To Hempstead
208 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Brocton and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1433 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Mill Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Webster Road

    115 m · 10 sec · Webster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Stockton Road

    993 ft · 28 sec · Stockton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellicott Road

    739 ft · 20 sec · Ellicott Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto County Road 70

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 70

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Route 380

    100 m · 15 sec · Route 380

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Stockton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beech Hill Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Beech Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stockton-Hartfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Stockton-Hartfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    1 km · 1 min · Old Route 17

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Lake Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 430

    720 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 430

  14. 14

    Continue on East Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 430

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 430

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward Jamestown

    2771 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    7 mi · 8 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Jamestown

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    732 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

    1121 ft · 30 sec · Marvin Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeview Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Newton Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Newton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Winsor Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Winsor Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    902 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Allen Street

    1017 ft · 27 sec · Allen Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Maple Street

    2016 ft · 49 sec · Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Virginia Boulevard

    1869 ft · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

    779 ft · 27 sec · Glenview Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue

    978 ft · 18 sec · Foote Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 9 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  46. 46

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  47. 47

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  51. 51

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  52. 52

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  53. 53

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    262.7 mi · 4 hr 58 min · Keystone Shortway

  54. 54

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  55. 55

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  56. 56

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  58. 58

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  59. 59

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  60. 60

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  61. 61

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  62. 62

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  63. 63

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  64. 64

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  65. 65

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  66. 66

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  67. 67

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  68. 68

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  69. 69

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  70. 70

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  71. 71

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  72. 72

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  73. 73

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  74. 74

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  75. 75

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  76. 76

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  77. 77

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  78. 78

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  79. 79

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  80. 80

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  81. 81

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  82. 82

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  83. 83

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
83 steps
41 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
263 mi · 63%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 3%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 3%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 2%
Southern Tier Expressway
7.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

263 mi · 04h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.9 mi
322.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nichols
04h 30m from Brocton
Leave By
5:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brocton 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 Brocton to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 415.6 miles (668.8 km) and usually takes 09h 00m 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?

Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.5 miles from Brocton and 208 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 $58.77 one way or $117.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brocton and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brocton and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 322.65 mi (519.26 km).

Brocton

#1 Brocton

City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,382
Coordinates42.3886700, -79.4411600
Altitude224
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: Brocton (-79.44116, 42.38867)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.66 gal
55.51 L · about $58.77
Round trip
$117.54
29.32 gal · 111.02 L
Estimated CO2
130.3 kg one way
Round trip: 260.6 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $58.77 $117.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $65.69 $131.38
Premium $4.86 $71.26 $142.52
Diesel $4.69 $68.81 $137.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brocton and Hempstead. The current time is 19:31:52.

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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.