How far is Hempstead, NY from Stephentown, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Stephentown, NY is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.06 mi
03h 36m
Flight
127.93 mi
205.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.93 mi
Kilometers
205.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.06 mi
Kilometers
244.72 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stephentown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-15T07:54
Arrive Stephentown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pawling
NY

Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA

From Hempstead
76.1 mi
01h 48m
To Stephentown
76 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Stephentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Stephentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Peninsula Boulevard

    24 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    23.4 mi · 32 min · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 22

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 22

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 22

    12.9 mi · 18 min · State Route 22

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Columbia Pike

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    37 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22

  28. 28

    Continue on NY 22

    1.2 km · 1 min · NY 22

  29. 29

    Continue on East Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street

  30. 30

    Continue on NY 22

    3 mi · 4 min · NY 22

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 43

    1474 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 43

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 43

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Stephentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
72.2 mi · 48%
State Highway 22
23.5 mi · 15%
State Route 22
16.8 mi · 11%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
NY 22
3.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Continue straight

43.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawling
01h 48m from Hempstead
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hempstead and Partly Cloudy near Stephentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Stephentown?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Pawling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Hempstead and 76 miles from Stephentown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hempstead and Partly Cloudy near Stephentown.

Stop Ideas Near Pawling

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pawling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawling.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

32 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

47 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

49 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Bridgeport

55 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Stephentown. Straight-line distance: 127.93 mi (205.88 km).

Hempstead

#1 Hempstead

Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.

Population764,055
Coordinates40.7062100, -73.6187400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Stephentown

#2 Stephentown

City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America

Population2,861
Coordinates42.5486900, -73.3740000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Stephentown (-73.374, 42.54869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $22.61
Round trip
$45.22
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.61 $45.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.27 $50.55
Premium $4.86 $27.42 $54.83
Diesel $4.69 $26.47 $52.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Stephentown. The current time is 07:54:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.