How far is Hempstead, NY from Salisbury, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Salisbury, NY is about 232 miles (373.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Salisbury.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
34.5 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda
2273 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
2912 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
545 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Bridge Street
159 m · 17 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1998 ft · 58 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
590 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
933 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cayadutta Street
987 ft · 28 sec · Cayadutta Street
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Continue on State Highway 334
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 334
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Turn slight left onto County Highway 116
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
725 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 67
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Turn slight left onto County Highway 116
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
18.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on East State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Military Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Salisbury.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 232 miles (373.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Hempstead and 116 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.83 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Glasco
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 Glasco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 178.83 mi (287.8 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 Salisbury
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,847 |
| Coordinates | 43.1342400, -74.8240400 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-74.82404, 43.13424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.83 | $65.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.70 | $73.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $39.81 | $79.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.44 | $76.89 |
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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