How far is Hempstead, NY from Baiting Hollow, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Baiting Hollow, NY is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Fog then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Baiting Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Baiting Hollow.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto William Street
2138 ft · 1 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
676 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
29.4 mi · 40 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
1188 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calverton, Baiting Hollow
65 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Edwards Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Edwards Avenue
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Sound Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sound Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Baiting Hollow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
29.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Baiting Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Baiting Hollow?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Hempstead and 29.3 miles from Baiting Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Baiting Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Islandia
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 Islandia.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Baiting Hollow. Straight-line distance: 48.87 mi (78.65 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Baiting Hollow
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 40.9562100, -72.7442700 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baiting Hollow (-72.74427, 40.95621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
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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