How far is Croton-on-Hudson, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croton-on-Hudson and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croton-on-Hudson and Hempstead.
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Start on Hunter Place
64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place
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Continue on Farrington Road
1551 ft · 1 min · Farrington Road
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Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Municipal Place
127 m · 18 sec · Municipal Place
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Take the ramp left toward US 9 South
7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit straight toward New York City
2442 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
1154 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway South
116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Provost Avenue
1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue
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Continue on Conner Street
843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street
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Turn right onto New England Thruway
2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Croton-on-Hudson and Hempstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Croton-on-Hudson 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 Croton-on-Hudson to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Croton-on-Hudson and 24.4 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Croton-on-Hudson and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Bronxville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bronxville.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croton-on-Hudson and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 37.5 mi (60.35 km).
#1 Croton-on-Hudson
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,016 |
| Coordinates | 41.2084300, -73.8912500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
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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