How far is Hempstead, NY from Voorheesville, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Voorheesville, NY is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Voorheesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Voorheesville.
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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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
104.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
2404 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Corning Hill Road
1 km · 1 min · Corning Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9W
109 m · 7 sec · Route 9W
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Continue on US 9W NY 32
1756 ft · 36 sec · US 9W NY 32
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Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass
3.2 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on Cherry Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue
3192 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn straight onto New Scotland Road
2 mi · 4 min · New Scotland Road
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Turn right onto Maple Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Road
37 m · 4 sec · Maple Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Road
1292 ft · 37 sec · Maple Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1231 ft · 41 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Voorheesville Avenue
987 ft · 28 sec · Voorheesville Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
657 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Voorheesville.
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 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
105 mi · 02h 01m
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 Voorheesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Voorheesville?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Hempstead and 84.8 miles from Voorheesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hempstead and Partly Cloudy near Voorheesville.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
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 Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Voorheesville. Straight-line distance: 135.53 mi (218.11 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 Voorheesville
City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,750 |
| Coordinates | 42.6539700, -73.9287400 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Voorheesville (-73.92874, 42.65397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.12 | $58.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
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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