How far is Hempstead, NY from Briarcliff Manor, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Briarcliff Manor, NY is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Briarcliff Manor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Briarcliff Manor.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
653 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
1980 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, Pleasantville
1487 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Pleasantville Road
3187 ft · 1 min · Pleasantville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasantville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Briarcliff Manor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Briarcliff Manor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Briarcliff Manor?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Pelham Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Hempstead and 21.1 miles from Briarcliff Manor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Briarcliff Manor.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham Manor.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Briarcliff Manor. Straight-line distance: 32.19 mi (51.81 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 Briarcliff Manor
Village in New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,040 |
| Coordinates | 41.1456500, -73.8237500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Briarcliff Manor (-73.82375, 41.14565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
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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