How far is Hempstead, NY from North Great River, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to North Great River, NY is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and North Great River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and North Great River.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto William Street
2138 ft · 1 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
676 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunrise Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and North Great River.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 00h 18m
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 North Great River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to North Great River?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
East Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Hempstead and 12.8 miles from North Great River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain Showers Likely near North Great River.
Stop Ideas Near East Farmingdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Farmingdale.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and North Great River. Straight-line distance: 23.67 mi (38.1 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 North Great River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,001 |
| Coordinates | 40.7473200, -73.1698400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Great River (-73.16984, 40.74732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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