How far is Gordon Heights, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Gordon Heights, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gordon Heights and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights and Hempstead.
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Start on Seymour Lane
2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane
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Turn left onto West Yaphank Road
2099 ft · 59 sec · West Yaphank Road
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Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road
993 ft · 22 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road
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Turn right onto Granny Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Granny Road
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Turn left onto Middle Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Middle Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseblock Road
37 m · 2 sec · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Route 112
1142 ft · 33 sec · Route 112
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Turn right onto Express Drive North
1436 ft · 25 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 WEST: New York
1217 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
737 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive
651 ft · 13 sec · Express Drive
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
556 ft · 17 sec · Wheeler Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path
1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO: New York
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
760 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Uniondale
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Nassau Road
1.2 km · 1 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 Gordon Heights and Hempstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gordon Heights 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 Gordon Heights to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
North Bay Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Gordon Heights and 21.3 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gordon Heights and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near North Bay Shore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bay Shore.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gordon Heights and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 35.51 mi (57.14 km).
#1 Gordon Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.8587100, -72.9706600 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
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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