How far is Chazy, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Chazy, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 335.5 miles (540 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m 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
335.53 mi
06h 45m
Flight
289.2 mi
465.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.2 mi
Kilometers
465.43 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.53 mi
Kilometers
539.98 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Chazy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chazy
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
10:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chazy
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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Chazy
167.8 mi
03h 22m
To Hempstead
167.7 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Farm Road

    122 m · 21 sec · North Farm Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2035 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Miner Farm Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Miner Farm Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    167.1 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Adirondack Northway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chazy 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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
167 mi · 50%
I 87 South
119 mi · 35%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

167 mi · 03h 15m

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
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
03h 22m from Chazy
Leave By
10:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chazy and Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.5 miles (540 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Chazy and 167.7 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 $47.47 one way or $94.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chazy and Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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 Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colonie.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chazy and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 289.2 mi (465.43 km).

Chazy

#1 Chazy

Town in New York, United States

Population4,114
Coordinates44.8897600, -73.4359700
Altitude45
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: Chazy (-73.43597, 44.88976)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.82 L · about $47.47
Round trip
$94.93
23.68 gal · 89.64 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.47 $94.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.06 $106.11
Premium $4.86 $57.55 $115.11
Diesel $4.69 $55.58 $111.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chazy and Hempstead. The current time is 03:05:32.

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.