How far is East Massapequa, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from East Massapequa, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Massapequa and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Massapequa and Hempstead.
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Start on Pinewood Lane
52 m · 10 sec · Pinewood Lane
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Turn right onto Belair Drive
147 m · 24 sec · Belair Drive
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
91 m · 16 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Grover Avenue East
1017 ft · 49 sec · Grover Avenue East
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Turn right onto Morris Lane
76 m · 15 sec · Morris Lane
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Turn right onto Unqua Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Unqua Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
1898 ft · 37 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
1927 ft · 35 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Nassau Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nassau Road
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Continue on Greenwich Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2468 ft · 57 sec · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
20 m · 1 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 East Massapequa and Hempstead.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
6.55 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Massapequa 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 East Massapequa to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from East Massapequa and 6 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Massapequa and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Massapequa and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 km).
#1 East Massapequa
Census designated place
| Population | 19,069 |
| Coordinates | 40.6734300, -73.4365100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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