How far is Enfield, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Enfield, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.95 mi
05h 23m
Flight
196.28 mi
315.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.28 mi
Kilometers
315.88 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.95 mi
Kilometers
411.91 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Mon, Apr 13, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Enfield
Tue, Apr 14, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enfield
2026-04-13T16:28
Arrive Hempstead
Mon, Apr 13, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Enfield
127.9 mi
02h 41m
To Hempstead
128.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enfield Main Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Enfield Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mecklenburg Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Mecklenburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hector Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hector Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Street

    1503 ft · 39 sec · West State Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    105 m · 13 sec · South Fulton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Slaterville Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 79

    15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enfield and Hempstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
49 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 31%
I 81 South
73.8 mi · 29%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 6%
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
196.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 41m from Enfield
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Enfield and Mostly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Enfield and 128.1 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Enfield and Mostly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enfield and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 196.28 mi (315.88 km).

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#1 Enfield

Town in Tompkins County, New York, United States

Population3,297
Coordinates42.4359100, -76.6313400
Altitude337
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: Enfield (-76.63134, 42.43591)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.19 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
18.06 gal · 68.38 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.46 $80.93
Premium $4.86 $43.89 $87.79
Diesel $4.69 $42.39 $84.77

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Enfield and Hempstead. The current time is 16:28:33.

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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.