How far is Hempstead, NY from Arcade, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Arcade, NY is about 366.6 miles (590 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.63 mi
07h 35m
Flight
278.37 mi
448 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.37 mi
Kilometers
448 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.63 mi
Kilometers
590.03 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcade
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Arcade
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Hempstead
183.1 mi
03h 47m
To Arcade
183.5 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Dansville

    1203 ft · 40 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Clara Barton Street

    2161 ft · 38 sec · Clara Barton Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1101 ft · 52 sec · Lincoln Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Ossian Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ossian Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Nunda-Dansville Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Mill Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Portage Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    110 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Hamilton Street

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Denton Corners Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto State Highway 39

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 39

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39

  44. 44

    Continue on East Main Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 27%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 24%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 19%
Genesee Expressway
22.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 39
18.1 mi · 5%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.2 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 47m from Hempstead
Leave By
8:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Sunny near Arcade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366.6 miles (590 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Hempstead and 183.5 miles from Arcade.

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

The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.88 one way or $103.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempstead and Sunny near Arcade.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Arcade. Straight-line distance: 278.37 mi (448 km).

Hempstead

#1 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
Arcade

#2 Arcade

Town in Wyoming County, New York

Population2,143
Coordinates42.5339500, -78.4230700
Altitude450
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Arcade (-78.42307, 42.53395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
48.97 L · about $51.88
Round trip
$103.75
25.88 gal · 97.94 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.88 $103.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.98 $115.97
Premium $4.86 $62.90 $125.80
Diesel $4.69 $60.74 $121.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Arcade. The current time is 03:05:30.

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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.