How far is Hempstead, NY from Hartsdale, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Hartsdale, NY is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.46 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.56 mi
37.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.56 mi
Kilometers
37.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.46 mi
Kilometers
50.63 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Hartsdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Saddle Rock
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Hempstead
15.7 mi
00h 26m
To Hartsdale
15.7 mi
00h 26m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Columbus Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on White Plains Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · White Plains Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Post Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Crane Road

    3158 ft · 2 min · Crane Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp sharp right toward Bronx River Parkway North

    635 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Fenimore Road, Hartsdale, Scarsdale

    761 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fenimore Road

    643 ft · 37 sec · Fenimore Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Hartsdale Avenue

    3109 ft · 2 min · East Hartsdale Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 16%
White Plains Road
3.63 mi · 12%
South Columbus Avenue
2.88 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 8%
Tulip Avenue
2.03 mi · 6%
New England Thruway
2.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Clearview Expressway

Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

5.02 mi · 00h 05m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 26m from Hempstead
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Hempstead and 15.7 miles from Hartsdale.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Hartsdale. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.91 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
Hartsdale

#2 Hartsdale

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

Population5,293
Coordinates41.0189900, -73.7981900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Hartsdale (-73.79819, 41.01899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $4.86 $5.40 $10.79
Diesel $4.69 $5.21 $10.42

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 Hartsdale. The current time is 05:58:35.

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.