How far is Hempstead, NY from Roslyn Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Roslyn Harbor, NY is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Roslyn Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Roslyn Harbor.
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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
5.2 mi · 10 min · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
636 ft · 18 sec · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Turn slight left
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Back Road
129 m · 15 sec · Back Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Cove Avenue
123 m · 8 sec · Glen Cove Avenue
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Turn right onto Bryant Avenue
2634 ft · 55 sec · Bryant Avenue
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Turn right onto Motts Cove Road North
13 m · 2 sec · Motts Cove Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Motts Cove Road North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Roslyn Harbor.
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.
Glen Cove Road
Continue on Glen Cove Road
5.24 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roslyn Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Roslyn Harbor?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.3 miles from Hempstead and 4.3 miles from Roslyn Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roslyn Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near East Williston
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 Williston.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Roslyn Harbor. Straight-line distance: 7.68 mi (12.36 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 Roslyn Harbor
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 40.8164900, -73.6370700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roslyn Harbor (-73.63707, 40.81649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
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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