How far is Hempstead, NY from Marcy, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Marcy, NY is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.76 mi
05h 12m
Flight
190.74 mi
306.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.74 mi
Kilometers
306.96 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.76 mi
Kilometers
414.82 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcy
Fri, Apr 17, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-16T20:54
Arrive Marcy
Fri, Apr 17, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Hempstead
128.8 mi
02h 36m
To Marcy
128.9 mi
02h 36m

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
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on North Genesee Street

    553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Auert Avenue

    100 m · 4 sec · Auert Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on State Route 49

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 49

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1719 ft · 44 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 33%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 36m from Hempstead
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marcy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Hempstead and 128.9 miles from Marcy.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.48 one way or $72.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marcy.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Marcy. Straight-line distance: 190.74 mi (306.96 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
Marcy

#2 Marcy

City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population9,393
Coordinates43.1706300, -75.2915600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Marcy (-75.29156, 43.17063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.43 L · about $36.48
Round trip
$72.96
18.2 gal · 68.86 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.48 $72.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.78 $81.55
Premium $4.86 $44.24 $88.47
Diesel $4.69 $42.72 $85.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Marcy. The current time is 20:54:48.

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.