How far is Hempstead, NY from Mahopac, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Mahopac, NY is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.73 mi
01h 31m
Flight
46.41 mi
74.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.41 mi
Kilometers
74.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.73 mi
Kilometers
96.13 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahopac
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-16T19:46
Arrive Mahopac
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harrison
NY

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

From Hempstead
29.9 mi
00h 45m
To Mahopac
29.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    15.6 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 35: Katonah, Cross River

    752 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 35 West: Katonah

    74 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cross River Road

    1232 ft · 37 sec · Cross River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Woods Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike

    3014 ft · 57 sec · Somerstown Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Primrose Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Primrose Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Primrose Drive

    110 m · 9 sec · Primrose Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lovell Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Lovell Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Kennicut Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Kennicut Hill Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road

    985 ft · 27 sec · Bucks Hollow Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
17.1 mi · 29%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 23%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 8%
Lovell Street
2.9 mi · 5%
Primrose Street
2.67 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 45m from Hempstead
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Mahopac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Hempstead and 29.9 miles from Mahopac.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Harrison
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Harrison
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

8 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Mahopac. Straight-line distance: 46.41 mi (74.69 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
Mahopac

#2 Mahopac

Hamlet in New York

Population8,369
Coordinates41.3723200, -73.7334600
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Mahopac (-73.73346, 41.37232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.86 $10.26 $20.51
Diesel $4.69 $9.90 $19.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Mahopac. The current time is 19:46:17.

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.