How far is Hempstead, NY from Sloan, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Sloan, NY is about 395.2 miles (636 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.3 miles (493 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 35m 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 08h 17m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Sloan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Sloan.
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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
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
1242 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Ogden Street, Dingens Street
992 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Dingens Street
50 m · 10 sec · Dingens Street
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Turn left onto Shanley Street
1788 ft · 51 sec · Shanley Street
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Turn right onto Richard Drive
146 m · 13 sec · Richard Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Richard Drive
77 m · 7 sec · Richard Drive
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Turn straight onto William Street
1094 ft · 29 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto North Ogden Street
1687 ft · 54 sec · North Ogden Street
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Turn right onto East Lovejoy Street
1054 ft · 30 sec · East Lovejoy Street
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Continue on Lovejoy Street
94 m · 16 sec · Lovejoy Street
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Continue on Lovejoy Street
1104 ft · 34 sec · Lovejoy Street
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Turn left onto Halstead Avenue
1094 ft · 50 sec · Halstead Avenue
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Turn right onto Gates Street
7 m · 1 sec · Gates Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gates Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Sloan.
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
100 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Sloan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Sloan?
The road trip is about 395.2 miles (636 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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?
Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.4 miles from Hempstead and 197.8 miles from Sloan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.3 miles (493 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.9 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 $55.93 one way or $111.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Sloan.
Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson
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 Port Dickinson.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Sloan. Straight-line distance: 306.34 mi (493 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 Sloan
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,522 |
| Coordinates | 42.8933900, -78.7939200 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sloan (-78.79392, 42.89339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 636 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $55.93 | $111.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $62.51 | $125.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $67.81 | $135.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $65.48 | $130.96 |
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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