How far is Glenwood Landing, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Glenwood Landing, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood Landing and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood Landing and Hempstead.
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Start on Cody Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · Cody Avenue
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Turn right onto Glenwood Road
2590 ft · 57 sec · Glenwood Road
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Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Avenue
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Turn left onto Back Road
98 m · 11 sec · Back Road
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Turn right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road
810 ft · 29 sec · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
5.2 mi · 10 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 Glenwood Landing 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.
Glen Cove Road
Continue on Glen Cove Road
5.23 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenwood Landing 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 Glenwood Landing to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Albertson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Glenwood Landing and 4.8 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenwood Landing and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Albertson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albertson.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood Landing and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.94 km).
#1 Glenwood Landing
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 3,779 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306600, -73.6387400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
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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