How far is Hempstead, NY from Point Lookout, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Point Lookout, NY is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.11 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.12 mi
13.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.12 mi
Kilometers
13.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.11 mi
Kilometers
17.88 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 Point Lookout
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Point Lookout
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 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
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From Hempstead
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Point Lookout
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Point Lookout.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    124 m · 25 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    2514 ft · 59 sec · Henry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greenwich Street

    3218 ft · 58 sec · Greenwich Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Nassau Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Nassau Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Babylon Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Babylon Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward M South: Jones Beach

    841 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward L: Long Beach

    1459 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Point Lookout

    121 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lido Boulevard

    1744 ft · 2 min · Lido Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Garden City Avenue

    26 m · 5 sec · Garden City Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden City Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.74 mi · 34%
Loop Parkway
2.54 mi · 23%
Nassau Road
1.47 mi · 13%
Babylon Turnpike
1.4 mi · 13%
Greenwich Street
0.61 mi · 5%
Henry Street
0.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Meadowbrook State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway

3.74 mi · 00h 04m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 08m from Hempstead
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Point Lookout?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Hempstead and 5.5 miles from Point Lookout.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hempstead is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.6 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
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Point Lookout. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.06 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
Point Lookout

#2 Point Lookout

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population1,219
Coordinates40.5923300, -73.5806800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Point Lookout (-73.58068, 40.59233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.13
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.56 $3.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.86 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $4.69 $1.83 $3.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Point Lookout. The current time is 04:00:34.

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.