How far is Hempstead, NY from Baxter Estates, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Baxter Estates, NY is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.36 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.75 mi
15.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.75 mi
Kilometers
15.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.36 mi
Kilometers
19.89 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxter Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T08:10
Arrive Baxter Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roslyn Heights
NY

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

From Hempstead
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Baxter Estates
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Baxter Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jericho Turnpike

    82 m · 14 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    949 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Service Road

    730 ft · 16 sec · North Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Port Washington Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Port Washington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Drive

    2113 ft · 1 min · Central Drive

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Hillside Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Hillside Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Washington Boulevard
2.65 mi · 21%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 13%
Searingtown Road
1.47 mi · 12%
Long Island Expressway
1.29 mi · 10%
Northern State Parkway
1.26 mi · 10%
Glen Cove Road
1.09 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Port Washington Boulevard

Continue on Port Washington Boulevard

2.65 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn Heights
00h 11m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Baxter Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Baxter Estates?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Hempstead and 6.2 miles from Baxter Estates.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Baxter Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights

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 Roslyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

29 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Baxter Estates. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 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
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#2 Baxter Estates

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates40.8348200, -73.6954100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Baxter Estates (-73.69541, 40.83482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.53
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.76 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.97 $3.94
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $4.69 $2.07 $4.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Baxter Estates. The current time is 08:10:44.

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.