How far is Hempstead, NY from Wading River, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Wading River, NY is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Wading River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Wading River.
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Start on Peninsula Boulevard
566 ft · 12 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
860 ft · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto William Street
2138 ft · 1 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Jerusalem Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
682 ft · 16 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
676 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight onto Route 25A
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 25A
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Continue on NY-25A
1520 ft · 37 sec · NY-25A
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Turn left onto Wading River Manor Road
2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Country Road
10 m · 1 sec · North Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Wading River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.2 mi · 00h 18m
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 Partly Sunny near Wading River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Wading River?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Hempstead and 25.6 miles from Wading River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Wading River.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Wading River. Straight-line distance: 43.94 mi (70.72 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 Wading River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,719 |
| Coordinates | 40.9503800, -72.8426000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wading River (-72.8426, 40.95038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
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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