How far is Hempstead, NY from Farmingville, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Farmingville, NY is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.61 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.02 mi
51.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.02 mi
Kilometers
51.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.53 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmingville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Farmingville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bay Wood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Hempstead
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Farmingville
18.8 mi
00h 25m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Farmingville.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto William Street

    2138 ft · 1 min · William Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North

    682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    676 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Blue Point, Stony Brook

    1110 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    3156 ft · 60 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Continue on Express Drive South

    3173 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Blue Point Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    1300 ft · 32 sec · Horseblock Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Horseblock Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
16 mi · 42%
Long Island Expressway
11.1 mi · 29%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 11%
Jerusalem Avenue
2.67 mi · 7%
Express Drive South
1.2 mi · 3%
Blue Point Road
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

15.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Wood
00h 25m from Hempstead
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Farmingville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Farmingville?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bay Wood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hempstead and 18.8 miles from Farmingville.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Farmingville.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Wood

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 Bay Wood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 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 2.1 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 Bay Wood.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Farmingville. Straight-line distance: 32.02 mi (51.53 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
Farmingville

#2 Farmingville

Census designated place

Population15,481
Coordinates40.8312100, -73.0295500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Farmingville (-73.02955, 40.83121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.86 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.69 $6.24 $12.49

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 Farmingville. The current time is 00:04:21.

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.