How far is Celoron, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Celoron, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 389 miles (626.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
389.05 mi
08h 15m
Flight
309.06 mi
497.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.06 mi
Kilometers
497.39 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.05 mi
Kilometers
626.11 km
Drive Time
08h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Celoron
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Celoron
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 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
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Celoron
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
Wellsburg
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Celoron
194.2 mi
04h 07m
To Hempstead
194.8 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Street

    9 m · 3 sec · West Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunham Avenue

    626 ft · 23 sec · Dunham Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Livingston Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    72 m · 8 sec · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    85 m · 9 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Whitley Avenue

    68 m · 5 sec · Whitley Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Steele Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Steele Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrison Street

    937 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    701 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Foote Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Foote Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kiantone Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Kiantone Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    262.7 mi · 4 hr 58 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  36. 36

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 12 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  47. 47

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  48. 48

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  49. 49

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  50. 50

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  51. 51

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  52. 52

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  53. 53

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  57. 57

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  58. 58

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  59. 59

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  60. 60

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  61. 61

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  62. 62

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  63. 63

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  64. 64

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Celoron 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
64 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
263 mi · 68%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 3%
South Main Street
11 mi · 3%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 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
08h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.9 mi
309.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
04h 07m from Celoron
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Celoron and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 389 miles (626.1 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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?

Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Celoron and 194.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 $55.04 one way or $110.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Celoron and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

111 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

111 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Celoron and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 309.06 mi (497.39 km).

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#1 Celoron

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

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1095000, -79.2831000
Altitude402
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: Celoron (-79.2831, 42.1095)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.73 gal
51.97 L · about $55.04
Round trip
$110.09
27.46 gal · 103.94 L
Estimated CO2
122 kg one way
Round trip: 244 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.04 $110.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $61.52 $123.05
Premium $4.86 $66.74 $133.48
Diesel $4.69 $64.45 $128.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Celoron and Hempstead. The current time is 04:48:10.

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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.