How far is Hempstead, NY from Huntington Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Huntington Bay, NY is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.11 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.11 mi
27.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.11 mi
Kilometers
27.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.11 mi
Kilometers
32.37 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Huntington Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Syosset
NY

Census designated place in New York State

From Hempstead
10.1 mi
00h 17m
To Huntington Bay
10.1 mi
00h 17m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Huntington Bay.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue

    776 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    2110 ft · 48 sec · Cold Spring Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cold Spring Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cold Spring Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Fort Hill Road

    930 ft · 43 sec · Fort Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vineyard Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Vineyard Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vineyard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jericho Turnpike
6.76 mi · 34%
Cold Spring Road
2.53 mi · 13%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.74 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 8%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 8%
Vineyard Road
1.54 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Jericho Turnpike

Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

6.76 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syosset
00h 17m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers near Huntington Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Huntington Bay?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Hempstead and 10.1 miles from Huntington Bay.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Syosset

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 Syosset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

36 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Huntington Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.53 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
Huntington Bay

#2 Huntington Bay

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

Population1,443
Coordinates40.8998200, -73.4148400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Huntington Bay (-73.41484, 40.89982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.85 $5.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $4.69 $3.33 $6.67

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 Huntington Bay. The current time is 00:04:16.

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.