How far is Hempstead, NY from Roslyn Estates, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Roslyn Estates, NY is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
7.77 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.46 mi
10.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.46 mi
Kilometers
10.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.77 mi
Kilometers
12.51 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roslyn Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Roslyn Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Williston
NY

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

From Hempstead
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Roslyn Estates
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Roslyn Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jericho Turnpike

    82 m · 14 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    949 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Willis Avenue, Mineola, Roslyn

    740 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Powerhouse Road

    137 m · 16 sec · Powerhouse Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mineola Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mineola Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Maples

    836 ft · 31 sec · The Maples

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on The Maples

    713 ft · 24 sec · The Maples

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Maples

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
192.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 20%
Northern State Parkway
1.26 mi · 16%
Glen Cove Road
1.09 mi · 14%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 12%
I 495 West
0.84 mi · 11%
Mineola Avenue
0.71 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Continue on Clinton Road

1.55 mi · 00h 03m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Williston
00h 07m from Hempstead
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roslyn Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Roslyn Estates?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Hempstead and 3.9 miles from Roslyn Estates.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roslyn Estates.

Stop Ideas Near East Williston

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 East Williston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.2 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Williston.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Roslyn Estates. Straight-line distance: 6.46 mi (10.4 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
Roslyn Estates

#2 Roslyn Estates

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population1,208
Coordinates40.7942700, -73.6604100
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Roslyn Estates (-73.66041, 40.79427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.08
Round trip
$2.16
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.08 $2.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.21 $2.42
Premium $4.86 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $4.69 $1.27 $2.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Roslyn Estates. The current time is 09:43:20.

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.