How far is Hempstead, NY from East Atlantic Beach, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to East Atlantic Beach, NY is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.21 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.86 mi
14.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.86 mi
Kilometers
14.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.21 mi
Kilometers
18.04 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Atlantic Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive East Atlantic Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manhasset Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Hempstead
5.6 mi
00h 10m
To East Atlantic Beach
5.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and East Atlantic Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and East Atlantic Beach.

  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

    2103 ft · 44 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Country Road

    3258 ft · 1 min · Old Country Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Herricks Road

    3121 ft · 1 min · Herricks Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    900 ft · 17 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marcus Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Marcus Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Marcus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marcus Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · New Hyde Park Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Service Road

    88 m · 5 sec · North Service Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lakeville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lakeville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Middle Neck Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Middle Neck Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cuttermill Road

    2677 ft · 58 sec · Cuttermill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bayview Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bayview Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pond Park Road

    76 m · 14 sec · Pond Park Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pond Park Road

    30 m · 5 sec · Pond Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shore Park Road

    738 ft · 34 sec · Shore Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crosswood Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Crosswood Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crosswood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and East Atlantic Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
196.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marcus Avenue
1.86 mi · 17%
Franklin Avenue
1.59 mi · 14%
North Service Road
0.95 mi · 8%
New Hyde Park Road
0.94 mi · 8%
Lakeville Road
0.93 mi · 8%
Bayview Avenue
0.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Avenue

Continue on Franklin Avenue

1.59 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhasset Hills
00h 10m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Atlantic Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to East Atlantic Beach?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Manhasset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Hempstead and 5.6 miles from East Atlantic Beach.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Atlantic Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Manhasset Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manhasset Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Manhasset Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhasset Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and East Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.86 mi (14.26 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
East Atlantic Beach

#2 East Atlantic Beach

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population2,049
Coordinates40.7898200, -73.7470800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: East Atlantic Beach (-73.74708, 40.78982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.60
Round trip
$3.21
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.60 $3.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.79 $3.58
Premium $4.86 $1.94 $3.89
Diesel $4.69 $1.88 $3.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and East Atlantic Beach. The current time is 13:41:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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