How far is Hempstead, NY from Tusten, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Tusten, NY is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
120.19 mi
02h 51m
Flight
93.55 mi
150.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.55 mi
Kilometers
150.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.19 mi
Kilometers
193.43 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tusten
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-17T19:32
Arrive Tusten
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Greenwood Lake
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Hempstead
60 mi
01h 25m
To Tusten
60.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    14 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 23 North: Butler

    2639 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 42 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Loomis Avenue

    571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Bank Street

    1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Clove Avenue

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Clove Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    28.2 mi · 42 min · Park Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Crawford Road

    1356 ft · 60 sec · Crawford Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 23 North
34.3 mi · 29%
Park Avenue
28.2 mi · 23%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14 mi · 12%
Clove Avenue
12.6 mi · 10%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 23 North

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood Lake
01h 25m from Hempstead
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Tusten.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Greenwood Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Hempstead and 60.1 miles from Tusten.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hempstead and Chance Rain Showers near Tusten.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood Lake, 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 Greenwood Lake.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

55 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Tusten. Straight-line distance: 93.55 mi (150.56 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
Tusten

#2 Tusten

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

Population1,478
Coordinates41.5553700, -75.0190600
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Tusten (-75.01906, 41.55537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.86 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $4.69 $19.90 $39.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Tusten. The current time is 19:32:31.

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.