How far is Collins, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Collins, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 393.9 miles (634 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 37m 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
393.96 mi
08h 18m
Flight
300.49 mi
483.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.49 mi
Kilometers
483.59 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.96 mi
Kilometers
634.02 km
Drive Time
08h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 12, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Collins
Sun, Apr 12, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collins
2026-04-12T06:59
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 12, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:19 PM to 3:49 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
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collins
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Dickinson
NY

Village in New York

From Collins
196.8 mi
04h 09m
To Hempstead
197.2 mi
04h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 39

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 39

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springville Sardinia Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Springville Sardinia Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 39

    825 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 39

  6. 6

    Continue on Schutt Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Schutt Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 16

    2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16

  8. 8

    Continue on Olean Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec · Olean Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 39

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 39

    18.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 39

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Denton Corners Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1694 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    110 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Portage Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Nunda-Dansville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ossian Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ossian Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    749 ft · 33 sec · Spruce Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Clara Barton Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clara Barton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hornell Road

    565 ft · 12 sec · Hornell Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    22.2 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  33. 33

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  44. 44

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  45. 45

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  46. 46

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  49. 49

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  50. 50

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  54. 54

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  55. 55

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  58. 58

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  59. 59

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  60. 60

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collins 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
61 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 27%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 20%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 14%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 39
22.4 mi · 6%
Genesee Expressway
22.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.4 mi
300.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Dickinson
04h 09m from Collins
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Collins 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 Collins to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 393.9 miles (634 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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?

Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.8 miles from Collins and 197.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.4 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 $55.73 one way or $111.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Collins and Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

83 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

99 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

108 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collins and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 300.49 mi (483.59 km).

Collins

#1 Collins

Town in New York, United States

Population6,239
Coordinates42.4964500, -78.9205900
Altitude268
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: Collins (-78.92059, 42.49645)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.9 gal
52.62 L · about $55.73
Round trip
$111.45
27.8 gal · 105.24 L
Estimated CO2
123.5 kg one way
Round trip: 247.1 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.73 $111.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.29 $124.57
Premium $4.86 $67.57 $135.14
Diesel $4.69 $65.25 $130.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Collins and Hempstead. The current time is 06:59:16.

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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.