How far is Hempstead, NY from North Sea, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to North Sea, NY is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and North Sea.
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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
43.1 mi · 56 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
3.3 mi · 7 min · County Road 39
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Turn slight left onto Sandy Hollow Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sandy Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sea Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sea Road
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Turn right onto Noyac Road
1422 ft · 34 sec · Noyac Road
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Turn left onto Bay Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and North Sea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
43.1 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near North Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to North Sea?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
North Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Hempstead and 35.1 miles from North Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near North Sea.
Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Patchogue.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and North Sea. Straight-line distance: 64.9 mi (104.44 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 Sea
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,458 |
| Coordinates | 40.9328800, -72.4142500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Sea (-72.41425, 40.93288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.59 | $23.19 |
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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