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

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to East Northport, NY is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
25.09 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.38 mi
31.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.38 mi
Kilometers
31.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.09 mi
Kilometers
40.38 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Northport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive East Northport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodbury
NY

Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York

From Hempstead
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To East Northport
12.6 mi
00h 19m

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
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 North: Northport

    150 m · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Deforest Road

    1041 ft · 32 sec · Deforest Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    697 ft · 15 sec · Deer Park Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Deer Park Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Jericho Turnpike

    1034 ft · 24 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elwood Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Elwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pulaski Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pulaski Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Larkfield Road

    33 m · 8 sec · Larkfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
16.6 mi · 66%
Elwood Road
2.65 mi · 11%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 6%
Glen Cove Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 4%
East Deer Park Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

16.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
00h 19m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Hempstead and 12.6 miles from East Northport.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 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 Northport.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

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 Woodbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbury.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and East Northport. Straight-line distance: 19.38 mi (31.19 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 Northport

#2 East Northport

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population20,217
Coordinates40.8767600, -73.3245600
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: East Northport (-73.32456, 40.87676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.06
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.53 $7.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.94 $7.89
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $4.69 $4.13 $8.26

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 Northport. The current time is 00:05:00.

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.