How far is Hempstead, NY from Kings Park, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Kings Park, NY is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.71 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.63 mi
36.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Hempstead
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Kings Park
15.3 mi
00h 19m

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
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Kings Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto William Street

    2138 ft · 1 min · William Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North

    682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    676 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park

    985 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Pulaski Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pulaski Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
16 mi · 52%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.43 mi · 18%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.73 mi · 15%
Jerusalem Avenue
2.67 mi · 9%
Pulaski Road
0.75 mi · 2%
William Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

15.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 19m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Kings Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Kings Park?

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Hempstead and 15.3 miles from Kings Park.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Kings Park.

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

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 West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3 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 1.3 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 West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Kings Park. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 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
Kings Park

#2 Kings Park

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,282
Coordinates40.8862100, -73.2573400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Kings Park (-73.25734, 40.88621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.84 $9.68
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $4.69 $5.07 $10.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Kings Park. The current time is 09:37:34.

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.