How far is Hempstead, NY from East Massapequa, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to East Massapequa, NY is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and East Massapequa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and East Massapequa.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
124 m · 25 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Henry Street
2514 ft · 59 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Greenwich Street
3218 ft · 58 sec · Greenwich Street
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Continue on Nassau Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nassau Road
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Turn slight left onto Babylon Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Babylon Turnpike
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Unqua Road
2260 ft · 1 min · Unqua Road
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Turn left onto Morris Lane
76 m · 18 sec · Morris Lane
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Turn left onto Grover Avenue West
1017 ft · 51 sec · Grover Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Avenue
91 m · 21 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto Belair Drive
147 m · 27 sec · Belair Drive
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Turn left onto Pinewood Lane
52 m · 7 sec · Pinewood Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pinewood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and East Massapequa.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
6.56 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near East Massapequa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to East Massapequa?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hempstead and 6 miles from East Massapequa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near East Massapequa.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and East Massapequa. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 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 East Massapequa
Census designated place
| Population | 19,069 |
| Coordinates | 40.6734300, -73.4365100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Massapequa (-73.43651, 40.67343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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