How far is Hempstead, NY from Armonk, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Armonk, NY is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
41.47 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.46 mi
47.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.46 mi
Kilometers
47.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.47 mi
Kilometers
66.74 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Armonk
Mon, Apr 13, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Mon, Apr 13, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-13T10:01
Arrive Armonk
Mon, Apr 13, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
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
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Hempstead
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Armonk
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22 North: Bedford

    1111 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Bedford Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Bedford Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    28 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Bedford Road

    1527 ft · 27 sec · Bedford Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Armonk Bedford Road

    1024 ft · 19 sec · Armonk Bedford Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1859 ft · 58 sec · Maple Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 33%
I 684 North
7.77 mi · 19%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 12%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 6%
Tulip Avenue
2.03 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 30m from Hempstead
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hempstead and Mostly Cloudy near Armonk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Hempstead and 20.8 miles from Armonk.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hempstead and Mostly Cloudy near Armonk.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Armonk. Straight-line distance: 29.46 mi (47.41 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
Armonk

#2 Armonk

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

Population4,330
Coordinates41.1264800, -73.7140200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Armonk (-73.71402, 41.12648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.61
Round trip
$11.23
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.61 $11.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.27 $12.55
Premium $4.86 $6.81 $13.61
Diesel $4.69 $6.57 $13.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Armonk. The current time is 10:01:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.