How far is Eatons Neck, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Eatons Neck, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eatons Neck and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eatons Neck and Hempstead.
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Start on Birmingham Drive
98 m · 20 sec · Birmingham Drive
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Turn left onto Tudor Drive
984 ft · 49 sec · Tudor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eatons Neck Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eatons Neck Road
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Continue on Asharoken Road
1437 ft · 39 sec · Asharoken Road
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Continue on Asharoken Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Asharoken Avenue
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Continue on Eatons Neck Road
3000 ft · 1 min · Eatons Neck Road
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ocean Avenue
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Continue on Church Street
1739 ft · 37 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Reservoir Avenue
2239 ft · 51 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Salonga Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Salonga Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
81 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cold Spring Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
776 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
6.3 mi · 10 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Jericho Turnpike
2317 ft · 52 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
36 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
33 m · 8 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 Eatons Neck 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.
Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
6.33 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eatons Neck and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eatons Neck to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Laurel Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Eatons Neck and 14.5 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eatons Neck and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel Hollow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel Hollow.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eatons Neck and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 km).
#1 Eatons Neck
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.9306500, -73.4015100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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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