How far is Hempstead, NY from East Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to East Hills, NY is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.63 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.06 mi
9.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.06 mi
Kilometers
9.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.63 mi
Kilometers
10.67 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive East Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Carle Place
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Hempstead
3.3 mi
00h 06m
To East Hills
3.3 mi
00h 06m

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
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and East Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harbor Hill Road

    1281 ft · 46 sec · Harbor Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Short Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Short Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Revere Road

    116 m · 20 sec · Revere Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avon Lane

    22 m · 3 sec · Avon Lane

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glen Cove Road
3.78 mi · 57%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 23%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 14%
Harbor Hill Road
0.24 mi · 4%
Revere Road
0.07 mi · 1%
Short Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Glen Cove Road

Continue on Glen Cove Road

3.78 mi · 00h 07m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carle Place
00h 06m from Hempstead
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to East Hills?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Carle Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Hempstead and 3.3 miles from East Hills.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carle Place

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 Carle Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 11.3 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carle Place.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and East Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.06 mi (9.75 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 Hills

#2 East Hills

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

Population7,233
Coordinates40.7937100, -73.6270700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: East Hills (-73.62707, 40.79371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.96
Round trip
$1.92
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.96 $1.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.08 $2.15
Premium $4.86 $1.17 $2.33
Diesel $4.69 $1.13 $2.25

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 Hills. The current time is 07:52:35.

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.