How far is Hempstead, NY from Tarrytown, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.66 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.47 mi
45.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.61 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-15T23:29
Arrive Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Hempstead
18.8 mi
00h 30m
To Tarrytown
18.8 mi
00h 30m

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
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    618 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

    1512 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1414 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1350 ft · 42 sec · White Plains Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
9.76 mi · 26%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 13%
Hutchinson River Parkway
3.89 mi · 10%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 7%
Tulip Avenue
2.03 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

9.76 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 30m from Hempstead
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hempstead and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hempstead and 18.8 miles from Tarrytown.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.82 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
Tarrytown

#2 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates41.0762100, -73.8587500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Tarrytown (-73.85875, 41.07621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.86 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.69 $6.24 $12.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Tarrytown. The current time is 23:29:53.

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.