How far is Glasco, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Glasco, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.63 mi
02h 37m
Flight
93.97 mi
151.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.97 mi
Kilometers
151.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.13 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in Glasco
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasco
2026-04-15T14:23
Arrive Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasco
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Glasco
60.3 mi
01h 18m
To Hempstead
60.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glasco Turnpike

    1653 ft · 52 sec · Glasco Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 32

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 32

  3. 3

    Continue on Flatbush Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Flatbush Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    914 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Frank Sottile Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · Frank Sottile Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1133 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 28

    3207 ft · 1 min · State Route 28

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
60.6 mi · 50%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 12%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 4%
Frank Sottile Boulevard
4.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 18m from Glasco
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Glasco and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Glasco and 60.3 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glasco and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasco and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 93.97 mi (151.23 km).

Glasco

#1 Glasco

City in Cloud County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,099
Coordinates42.0437000, -73.9473600
Altitude46
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: Glasco (-73.94736, 42.0437)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.86 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $4.69 $20.00 $39.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasco and Hempstead. The current time is 14:23:40.

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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.