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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
23.4 mi · 32 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Route 22
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 22
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Continue on State Route 22
12.9 mi · 18 min · State Route 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Columbia Pike
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
37 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on NY 22
1.2 km · 1 min · NY 22
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Continue on East Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on NY 22
3 mi · 4 min · NY 22
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 43
1474 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 43
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawling.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Stephentown. Straight-line distance: 127.93 mi (205.88 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 Stephentown
City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,861 |
| Coordinates | 42.5486900, -73.3740000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stephentown (-73.374, 42.54869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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