How far is Hempstead, NY from Long Beach, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Long Beach, NY is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
8.95 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
8.95 mi
Kilometers
14.41 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Hempstead
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Long Beach
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Long Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Harbor Isle as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    124 m · 25 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henry Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Baldwin Road

    141 m · 9 sec · Baldwin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Beach Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Beach Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Road

    2787 ft · 60 sec · Long Beach Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · East Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Road
7.37 mi · 82%
Long Beach Boulevard
0.76 mi · 8%
Henry Street
0.62 mi · 7%
Peninsula Boulevard
0.09 mi · 1%
Baldwin Road
0.09 mi · 1%
East Park Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Road

Turn right onto Long Beach Road

4.06 mi · 00h 08m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 08m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Hempstead and 4.5 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 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
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

City in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population33,303
Coordinates40.5884400, -73.6579100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Long Beach (-73.65791, 40.58844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
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.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.57
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.28 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.43 $2.87
Premium $4.86 $1.56 $3.11
Diesel $4.69 $1.50 $3.00

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 Long Beach. The current time is 04:11:29.

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.