How far is Hempstead, NY from Brewster, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Brewster, NY is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
61.83 mi
01h 28m
Flight
47.75 mi
76.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.83 mi
Kilometers
99.5 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-17T20:54
Arrive Brewster
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Harrison
NY

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

From Hempstead
30.9 mi
00h 44m
To Brewster
30.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers

    983 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 116

    90 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    88 m · 7 sec · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Falls Road

    3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Warner Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Front Street

    145 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Mahopac Avenue

    845 ft · 20 sec · Mahopac Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Brewster Road

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Brewster Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Brewster Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on East Branch Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Branch Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2083 ft · 56 sec · Railroad Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    55 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Hoyt Street

    124 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    762 ft · 35 sec · Prospect Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Michael Neuner Drive

    20 m · 3 sec · Michael Neuner Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michael Neuner Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
22.6 mi · 37%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 22%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 8%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
Tulip Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 44m from Hempstead
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Hempstead and 30.9 miles from Brewster.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Brewster.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Harrison
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Harrison
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

8 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 47.75 mi (76.85 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
Brewster

#2 Brewster

Village in New York

Population2,334
Coordinates41.3973200, -73.6170700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Brewster (-73.61707, 41.39732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.48
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.74 $17.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.77 $19.54
Premium $4.86 $10.60 $21.19
Diesel $4.69 $10.23 $20.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Brewster. The current time is 20:54:27.

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.