How far is Hempstead, NY from East New York, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to East New York, NY is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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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
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and East New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and East New York.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward SO West: New York
1544 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Linden Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard
113 m · 12 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1662 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Dumont Avenue
698 ft · 38 sec · Dumont Avenue
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cleveland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and East New York.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
5.31 mi · 00h 07m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to East New York?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Hempstead and 8.3 miles from East New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East New York.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and East New York. Straight-line distance: 14.08 mi (22.66 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 New York
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
| Population | 173,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667700, -73.8823600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: East New York (-73.88236, 40.66677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 14m |
| 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 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
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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