How far is Hempstead, NY from Port Washington, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Port Washington, NY is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Port Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Port Washington.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road
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Turn left onto East Jericho Turnpike
82 m · 14 sec · East Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
949 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Service Road
730 ft · 16 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Continue on Port Washington Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Port Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Willowdale Avenue
1864 ft · 57 sec · Willowdale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mackey Avenue
851 ft · 29 sec · Mackey Avenue
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Turn left onto Murray Avenue
2279 ft · 1 min · Murray Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murray Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Port Washington.
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.
Port Washington Boulevard
Continue on Port Washington Boulevard
2.27 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Port Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Port Washington?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hempstead and 6 miles from Port Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Port Washington.
Stop Ideas Near East Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hills.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Port Washington. Straight-line distance: 9.24 mi (14.87 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 Port Washington
Hamlet in New York, US
| Population | 15,846 |
| Coordinates | 40.8256600, -73.6981900 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Washington (-73.69819, 40.82566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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