How far is Hempstead, NY from Selden, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Selden, NY is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Selden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Selden.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto William Street
2138 ft · 1 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
676 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nesconset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
923 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Middle Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middle Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Selden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Mostly Cloudy near Selden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Selden?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bay Wood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hempstead and 19.3 miles from Selden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Mostly Cloudy near Selden.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Wood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Wood.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Selden. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.23 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 Selden
Town in Kansas
| Population | 19,851 |
| Coordinates | 40.8664900, -73.0356600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selden (-73.03566, 40.86649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
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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