How far is Hempstead, NY from Valhalla, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Valhalla, NY is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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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 Valhalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Valhalla.
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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
13.3 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West: White Plains
1082 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue
1675 ft · 33 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 West
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Westchester Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Central Westchester Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Westchester Parkway
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Continue on North Broadway
2943 ft · 52 sec · North Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
2756 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Turn straight onto Taconic State Parkway North
99 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1873 ft · 36 sec · Taconic State Parkway
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Turn right onto Valhalla Place
19 m · 8 sec · Valhalla Place
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Turn left onto Broadway
120 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Valhalla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Valhalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Valhalla?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 19.3 miles from Hempstead and 19.3 miles from Valhalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempstead and Mostly Sunny near Valhalla.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
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 Valhalla. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.04 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 Valhalla
Town in New York
| Population | 3,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.0748200, -73.7751300 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valhalla (-73.77513, 41.07482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
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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