How far is Hempstead, NY from Saint Johnsville, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Saint Johnsville, NY is about 221.8 miles (357 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Saint Johnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Saint Johnsville.
-
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
-
2
Turn left onto Clinton Street
110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street
-
3
Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
-
4
Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
-
5
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
-
6
Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
-
7
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
-
8
Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
-
9
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
-
10
Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
-
11
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
-
12
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
-
15
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
-
16
Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
-
17
Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
-
18
Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
-
21
Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
-
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
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
-
24
Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
25
Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
-
26
Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
-
27
Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
28
Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
-
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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
46.4 mi · 54 min · New York State Thruway
-
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
1.1 km · 1 min
-
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2166 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
-
33
Continue on Erie Boulevard
2692 ft · 45 sec · Erie Boulevard
-
34
Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
-
35
Continue on Hancock Street
2475 ft · 47 sec · Hancock Street
-
36
Turn left onto Main Street
38 m · 6 sec · Main Street
-
37
Turn right onto Canal Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Canal Street
-
38
Continue on State Highway 5S
2780 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 5S
-
39
Turn right onto River Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
-
40
Turn right onto Bridge Street
2887 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
-
41
Turn left onto Mohawk Street
74 m · 13 sec · Mohawk Street
-
42
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
552 ft · 27 sec · East Liberty Street
-
43
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street
29 m · 11 sec · South Division Street
-
44
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
84 m · 12 sec · West Liberty Street
-
45
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Saint Johnsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Johnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Saint Johnsville?
The road trip is about 221.8 miles (357 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Hempstead and 110.9 miles from Saint Johnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.39 one way or $62.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Johnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Saint Johnsville. Straight-line distance: 167.55 mi (269.65 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 Saint Johnsville
Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 42.9981300, -74.6829200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Johnsville (-74.68292, 42.99813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.75 | $73.51 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.