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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit right toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge
1243 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Goldens Bridge Road
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Turn right onto North Street
849 ft · 25 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Waccabuc Road
2166 ft · 53 sec · Waccabuc Road
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Continue on Green Street
1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Goldens Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Somers Road
1921 ft · 51 sec · Somers Road
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Turn right onto Warren Street
2831 ft · 1 min · Warren Street
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Turn left onto West Hill Drive
2826 ft · 1 min · West Hill Drive
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Turn right
581 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Drive
700 ft · 33 sec · West Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Ridgecrest Circle
36 m · 5 sec · Ridgecrest Circle
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mamaroneck.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Heritage Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.95 mi (70.73 km).
#1 Hempstead
Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.
| Population | 764,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.6187400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heritage Hills
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado
| Population | 3,975 |
| Coordinates | 41.3395400, -73.6973500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heritage Hills (-73.69735, 41.33954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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