How far is Hempstead, NY from Sanford, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Sanford, NY is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Sanford.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
3135 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
1323 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Addison Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road
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Continue on State Highway 417
111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Main Street
817 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on East Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on Andover Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Andover Road
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Continue on East Dyke Street
1462 ft · 25 sec · East Dyke Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 417
1671 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Wellsville Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wellsville Bypass
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Turn left onto Bolivar Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Bolivar Road
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Continue on Bolivar-Allentown Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bolivar-Allentown Road
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Continue on Wellsville Street
3157 ft · 59 sec · Wellsville Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2236 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
1810 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Portville-Ceres Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Turn right onto Sanford Hollow Road
1870 ft · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sanford Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Sanford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
76.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Sanford?
The road trip is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Hempstead and 174.2 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.2 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 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 $49.23 one way or $98.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 255.9 mi (411.83 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 Sanford
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 42.0153400, -78.2355700 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanford (-78.23557, 42.01534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $49.23 | $98.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.03 | $110.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $59.69 | $119.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $57.64 | $115.28 |
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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