How far is Hempstead, NY from Chittenango, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Chittenango, NY is about 263 miles (423.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.02 mi
05h 44m
Flight
198.7 mi
319.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.7 mi
Kilometers
319.77 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.02 mi
Kilometers
423.29 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenango
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-15T12:20
Arrive Chittenango
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Hempstead
131.4 mi
02h 52m
To Chittenango
131.5 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

    1978 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Highway 10

    1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10

  36. 36

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  38. 38

    Continue on Airport Road

    2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · West Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  43. 43

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  45. 45

    Turn right onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  47. 47

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  48. 48

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  49. 49

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  50. 50

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto State Route 13

    1300 ft · 20 sec · State Route 13

  53. 53

    Continue on Rippleton Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Forman Street

    901 ft · 30 sec · Forman Street

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Farnham Street

    1757 ft · 50 sec · Farnham Street

  57. 57

    Continue on Sweetland Street

    1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street

  58. 58

    Continue on Gorge Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road

  59. 59

    Continue on Falls Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard

  60. 60

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    112 m · 10 sec · Genesee Street

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
61 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
106 mi · 40%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 14%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 5%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 4%
State Route 80
8.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
198.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 52m from Hempstead
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Chittenango.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.3 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Hempstead and 131.5 miles from Chittenango.

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

The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.20 one way or $74.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Chittenango.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Chittenango. Straight-line distance: 198.7 mi (319.77 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
Chittenango

#2 Chittenango

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population4,823
Coordinates43.0450700, -75.8665800
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Chittenango (-75.86658, 43.04507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.13 L · about $37.20
Round trip
$74.41
18.56 gal · 70.26 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.20 $74.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.58 $83.17
Premium $4.86 $45.11 $90.22
Diesel $4.69 $43.56 $87.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Chittenango. The current time is 12:20:24.

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