How far is Hempstead, NY from Canaan, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Canaan, NY is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Canaan.
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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
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 295: Chatham, East Chatham
590 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Birge Hill Road
971 ft · 28 sec · Birge Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 295
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 295
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Turn slight right onto Old Queechy Road
12 m · 2 sec · Old Queechy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Queechy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Canaan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
64.5 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Canaan?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Fishkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Hempstead and 74.5 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near East Fishkill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Fishkill.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.22 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 Canaan
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,607 |
| Coordinates | 42.4120300, -73.4470600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-73.44706, 42.41203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.57 | $51.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
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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