How far is Hempstead, NY from Bellmore, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Bellmore, NY is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Bellmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Bellmore.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Bellmore Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
850 ft · 13 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Bellmore.
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.
Jerusalem Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2.03 mi · 00h 03m
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 Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Bellmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Bellmore?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Hempstead and 3.2 miles from Bellmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.88 one way or $1.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Bellmore.
Stop Ideas Near North Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Bellmore. Straight-line distance: 5.46 mi (8.78 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 Bellmore
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 16,218 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -73.5270700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellmore (-73.52707, 40.66871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.03 | $2.07 |
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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