How far is Hempstead, NY from Lake Success, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Lake Success, NY is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Lake Success.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Lake Success.
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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
2103 ft · 44 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Country Road
3258 ft · 1 min · Old Country Road
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Continue on Herricks Road
3121 ft · 1 min · Herricks Road
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
900 ft · 17 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn right onto Marcus Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Marcus Avenue
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Continue on Marcus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Marcus Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
1.5 km · 2 min · New Hyde Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Service Road
88 m · 5 sec · North Service Road
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Continue on North Service Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Service Road
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Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
782 ft · 17 sec · Horace Harding Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
1573 ft · 41 sec · Horace Harding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fox Hunt Lane
131 m · 26 sec · Fox Hunt Lane
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Turn left
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Meadow Woods Road
67 m · 10 sec · Meadow Woods Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Woods Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Lake Success.
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.
Franklin Avenue
Continue on Franklin Avenue
1.59 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Lake Success.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Lake Success?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Garden City Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Hempstead and 4.3 miles from Lake Success.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Lake Success.
Stop Ideas Near Garden City Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden City Park.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Lake Success. Straight-line distance: 6.83 mi (10.99 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 Lake Success
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
| Population | 3,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7706600, -73.7176300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Success (-73.71763, 40.77066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
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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