How far is Hempstead, NY from Jordan, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Jordan, NY is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (353 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
277.5 mi
05h 58m
Flight
219.34 mi
353 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.34 mi
Kilometers
353 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.5 mi
Kilometers
446.59 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

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

From Hempstead
138.7 mi
02h 59m
To Jordan
138.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  37. 37

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  38. 38

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  39. 39

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  40. 40

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    3213 ft · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto State Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Stump Road

    1 km · 3 min · Stump Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Vinegar Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Vinegar Hill Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Jordan Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jordan Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · South Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Jordan Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jordan Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Elbridge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Elbridge Street

  49. 49

    Continue on South Main Street

    138 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  50. 50

    Turn sharp right onto Mechanic Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 31%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 25%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 14%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 4%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
219.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 59m from Hempstead
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.7 miles from Hempstead and 138.8 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 219.3 miles (353 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.25 one way or $78.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 219.34 mi (353 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
Jordan

#2 Jordan

Village in New York, United States

Population1,294
Coordinates43.0653400, -76.4729900
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Jordan (-76.47299, 43.06534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.79 gal
37.07 L · about $39.25
Round trip
$78.50
19.58 gal · 74.14 L
Estimated CO2
87 kg one way
Round trip: 174 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.25 $78.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.87 $87.74
Premium $4.86 $47.59 $95.18
Diesel $4.69 $45.95 $91.91

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 Jordan. The current time is 22:30:09.

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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.