How far is Hempstead, NY from Glen Cove, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
11.78 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.78 mi
Kilometers
18.96 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 22, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-22T17:44
Arrive Glen Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
East Hills
NY

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

From Hempstead
5.9 mi
00h 10m
To Glen Cove
5.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Glen Cove.

  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

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pratt Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    557 ft · 15 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glen Cove Road
5.24 mi · 44%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.92 mi · 16%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 13%
Pratt Boulevard
1.23 mi · 10%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 8%
Cedar Swamp Road
0.78 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Glen Cove Road

Continue on Glen Cove Road

5.24 mi · 00h 10m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hills
00h 10m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near Glen Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Glen Cove?

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

East Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Hempstead and 5.9 miles from Glen Cove.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Glen Cove is Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near East Hills

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 East Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 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 12 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 12.4 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 East Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 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
Glen Cove

#2 Glen Cove

City in Nassau County, New York

Population27,005
Coordinates40.8623200, -73.6337400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Glen Cove (-73.63374, 40.86232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.64
Round trip
$3.29
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.64 $3.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.84 $3.67
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.99
Diesel $4.69 $1.92 $3.85

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Glen Cove. The current time is 17:44:28.

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.