How far is Hempstead, NY from Huntington Station, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Huntington Station, NY is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Huntington Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Huntington Station.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road North, Syosset
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Oyster Bay Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
4.2 mi · 8 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Oakwood Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Oakwood Road
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
838 ft · 24 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn slight left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Huntington Station.
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.
Northern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
6.6 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Huntington Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Huntington Station?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Hempstead and 9 miles from Huntington Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Huntington Station.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Huntington Station. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 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 Huntington Station
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 33,029 |
| Coordinates | 40.8534300, -73.4115100 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington Station (-73.41151, 40.85343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
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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