How far is Hempstead, NY from Upper Nyack, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Upper Nyack, NY is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Upper Nyack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Upper Nyack.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street
107 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
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Turn left onto Conner Street
1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street
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Continue on Provost Avenue
1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
1512 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14.9 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W: Nyack
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on High Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · High Avenue
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Christian Herald Road
133 m · 12 sec · Christian Herald Road
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Continue on Old Mountain Road North
1586 ft · 45 sec · Old Mountain Road North
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Continue on Old Mountain Road
57 m · 12 sec · Old Mountain Road
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Upper Nyack.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Upper Nyack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Upper Nyack?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 21.4 miles from Hempstead and 21.5 miles from Upper Nyack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Upper Nyack.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Upper Nyack. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.26 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 Upper Nyack
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,177 |
| Coordinates | 41.1070400, -73.9201400 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Nyack (-73.92014, 41.10704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
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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