How far is Hempstead, NY from Rodman, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Rodman, NY is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.24 mi
06h 48m
Flight
247.58 mi
398.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.58 mi
Kilometers
398.44 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.24 mi
Kilometers
520.2 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rodman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-18T03:18
Arrive Rodman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:18 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Hempstead
161.6 mi
03h 24m
To Rodman
161.7 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Rodman.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  40. 40

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  42. 42

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  43. 43

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  44. 44

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  45. 45

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  46. 46

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  48. 48

    Continue on South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Dayan Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street

  50. 50

    Continue on State Highway 12

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 12

  51. 51

    Turn left onto State Highway 177

    21.5 mi · 30 min · State Highway 177

  52. 52

    Turn right onto County Road 69

    1222 ft · 34 sec · County Road 69

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 69

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
53 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 36%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 19%
State Highway 177
21.5 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 12
14.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
03h 24m from Hempstead
Leave By
10:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rodman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Rodman?

The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Hempstead and 161.7 miles from Rodman.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.74 one way or $91.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rodman.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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 Delmar and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Rodman. Straight-line distance: 247.58 mi (398.44 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
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#2 Rodman

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates43.8511800, -75.9407500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Rodman (-75.94075, 43.85118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.18 L · about $45.74
Round trip
$91.49
22.82 gal · 86.36 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $45.74 $91.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.13 $102.26
Premium $4.86 $55.46 $110.93
Diesel $4.69 $53.56 $107.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Rodman. The current time is 03:18:36.

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.