How far is Hempstead, NY from Deposit, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Deposit, NY is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.49 mi
03h 43m
Flight
132.45 mi
213.16 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hempstead.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.45 mi
Kilometers
213.16 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.49 mi
Kilometers
274.38 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deposit
Wed, Apr 22, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 22, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-21T21:40
Arrive Deposit
Wed, Apr 22, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 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
Washington Heights
NY

Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City

From Hempstead
85.2 mi
01h 51m
To Deposit
85.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 21 sec · Oak Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Oak Street

    154 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Pine Street

    1620 ft · 50 sec · Pine Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2022 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Church Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Front Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Front Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
106 mi · 62%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 9%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 8%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Heights
01h 51m from Hempstead
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Deposit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Washington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Hempstead and 85.3 miles from Deposit.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Deposit.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

54 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

63 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

73 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Deposit. Straight-line distance: 132.45 mi (213.16 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
Deposit

#2 Deposit

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

Population1,561
Coordinates42.0600800, -75.4276800
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Deposit (-75.42768, 42.06008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.27
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.13 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.98 $53.95
Premium $4.86 $29.26 $58.53
Diesel $4.69 $28.26 $56.52

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Deposit. The current time is 21:40:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.