How far is Hempstead, NY from Harbor Isle, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Harbor Isle, NY is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
8.34 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.34 mi
Kilometers
13.42 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harbor Isle
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Harbor Isle
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Hempstead
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Harbor Isle
4.2 mi
00h 08m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Harbor Isle.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    124 m · 25 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henry Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Baldwin Road

    141 m · 9 sec · Baldwin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Beach Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Beach Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Island Parkway

    2704 ft · 1 min · Island Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    884 ft · 43 sec · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kent Boulevard

    28 m · 4 sec · Kent Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Road
6.84 mi · 82%
Henry Street
0.62 mi · 7%
Island Parkway
0.51 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
0.17 mi · 2%
Peninsula Boulevard
0.09 mi · 1%
Baldwin Road
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Road

Turn right onto Long Beach Road

4.06 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 08m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Harbor Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Harbor Isle?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Hempstead and 4.2 miles from Harbor Isle.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.9 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
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Harbor Isle. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.06 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
Harbor Isle

#2 Harbor Isle

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population1,301
Coordinates40.6034400, -73.6645700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Harbor Isle (-73.66457, 40.60344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.16
Round trip
$2.33
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.16 $2.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.30 $2.60
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $4.69 $1.36 $2.72

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 Harbor Isle. The current time is 08:16:02.

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.