How far is Hempstead, NY from Lido Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Lido Beach, NY is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Lido Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Lido Beach.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
124 m · 25 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Henry Street
2514 ft · 59 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Greenwich Street
3218 ft · 58 sec · Greenwich Street
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Continue on Nassau Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nassau Road
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Turn slight left onto Babylon Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Babylon Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward M South: Jones Beach
841 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward L: Long Beach
1459 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Long Beach
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lido Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lido Boulevard
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Continue on Lido Boulevard
120 m · 19 sec · Lido Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lido Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Lido Beach.
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.
Meadowbrook State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.74 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Lido Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Lido Beach?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Hempstead and 6.5 miles from Lido Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Lido Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Lido Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.11 mi (13.05 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 Lido Beach
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 40.5889900, -73.6254100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lido Beach (-73.62541, 40.58899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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