How far is Hempstead, NY from Cazenovia, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Cazenovia, NY is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Cazenovia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Cazenovia.
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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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 10
1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left onto West Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · West Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Route 13
1300 ft · 20 sec · State Route 13
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Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road
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Continue on Forman Street
901 ft · 30 sec · Forman Street
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Turn right onto Albany Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Albany Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Cazenovia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
105 mi · 02h 11m
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 Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cazenovia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Cazenovia?
The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Hempstead and 126.9 miles from Cazenovia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.88 one way or $71.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cazenovia.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor
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 Livingston Manor.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Cazenovia. Straight-line distance: 191.92 mi (308.87 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 Cazenovia
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 6,977 |
| Coordinates | 42.9300700, -75.8526900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cazenovia (-75.85269, 42.93007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.51 | $87.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
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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