How far is Hempstead, NY from Cold Spring Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Cold Spring Harbor, NY is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Cold Spring Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Cold Spring Harbor.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
6.8 mi · 11 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Cold Spring Road
2110 ft · 48 sec · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on Cold Spring Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cold Spring Road
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Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Harbor Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1067 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring
21 m · 3 sec · Spring
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Cold Spring Harbor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
6.76 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Spring Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Cold Spring Harbor?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Hempstead and 8.1 miles from Cold Spring Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Spring Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Cold Spring Harbor. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 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 Cold Spring Harbor
Hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, US, on the north shore of Long Island; named after cold freshwater springs in the area; rose in prominence as a whaling community in the 19th century, then later as a resort town; today a bedroom community of NYC
| Population | 5,070 |
| Coordinates | 40.8714900, -73.4567900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring Harbor (-73.45679, 40.87149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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