How far is Hempstead, NY from Heritage Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Heritage Hills, NY is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
57.59 mi
01h 25m
Flight
43.95 mi
70.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.95 mi
Kilometers
70.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.59 mi
Kilometers
92.69 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heritage Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Heritage Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Mamaroneck
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York

From Hempstead
28.8 mi
00h 42m
To Heritage Hills
28.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Heritage Hills.

  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

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge

    1243 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Goldens Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Street

    849 ft · 25 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Waccabuc Road

    2166 ft · 53 sec · Waccabuc Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Green Street

    1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Goldens Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Somers Road

    1921 ft · 51 sec · Somers Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · Warren Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Hill Drive

    2826 ft · 1 min · West Hill Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right

    581 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Hill Drive

    700 ft · 33 sec · West Hill Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Ridgecrest Circle

    36 m · 5 sec · Ridgecrest Circle

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgecrest Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
19.3 mi · 33%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 23%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
Tulip Avenue
2.03 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mamaroneck
00h 42m from Hempstead
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Heritage Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Heritage Hills?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Mamaroneck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Hempstead and 28.8 miles from Heritage Hills.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Heritage Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Mamaroneck

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 Mamaroneck and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Mamaroneck
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Mamaroneck
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

30 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Heritage Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.95 mi (70.73 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
Heritage Hills

#2 Heritage Hills

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado

Population3,975
Coordinates41.3395400, -73.6973500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Heritage Hills (-73.69735, 41.33954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.10 $18.19
Premium $4.86 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $4.69 $9.53 $19.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Heritage Hills. The current time is 01:49:51.

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.