How far is Hempstead, NY from Munsey Park, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Munsey Park, NY is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
9.62 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.15 mi
11.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.15 mi
Kilometers
11.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.62 mi
Kilometers
15.48 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 Munsey Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T08:11
Arrive Munsey Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 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
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albertson
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Hempstead
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Munsey Park
4.8 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
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Munsey Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jericho Turnpike

    82 m · 14 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    949 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Service Road

    730 ft · 16 sec · North Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    2111 ft · 41 sec · Northern Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Copley Road

    142 m · 24 sec · Copley Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Abbey Road

    848 ft · 42 sec · Abbey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Remington Road

    854 ft · 37 sec · Remington Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Remington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 16%
Searingtown Road
1.47 mi · 15%
Long Island Expressway
1.29 mi · 13%
Northern State Parkway
1.26 mi · 13%
Glen Cove Road
1.09 mi · 11%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Continue on Clinton Road

1.55 mi · 00h 03m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertson
00h 08m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munsey Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Munsey Park?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 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?

Albertson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Hempstead and 4.8 miles from Munsey Park.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munsey Park.

Stop Ideas Near Albertson

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 Albertson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.4 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

20 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Munsey Park. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.5 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
Munsey Park

#2 Munsey Park

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

Population2,673
Coordinates40.7987100, -73.6798500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Munsey Park (-73.67985, 40.79871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.52 $3.05
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.31
Diesel $4.69 $1.60 $3.19

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 Munsey Park. The current time is 08:11:16.

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.