How far is Halesite, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Halesite, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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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 Halesite and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halesite and Hempstead.
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Start on New York Avenue
1859 ft · 54 sec · New York Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · New York Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · New York Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · New York Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue
2346 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Prime Avenue
1339 ft · 30 sec · Prime Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Halesite 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Halesite 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 Halesite to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Muttontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Halesite and 9.4 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Halesite and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Muttontown
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
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muttontown.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halesite and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).
#1 Halesite
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 2,498 |
| Coordinates | 40.8884300, -73.4154000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
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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