How far is Hempstead, NY from Westville, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Westville, NY is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
374.94 mi
07h 46m
Flight
296.85 mi
477.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.85 mi
Kilometers
477.73 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.94 mi
Kilometers
603.41 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Fri, Apr 17, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-16T16:03
Arrive Westville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Malta
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Hempstead
187.5 mi
03h 53m
To Westville
187.5 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

  40. 40

    Turn left onto State Route 11

    12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11

  41. 41

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on State Route 11

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto County Highway 22

    10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22

  44. 44

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 37

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 39%
I 87 North
113 mi · 30%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 6%
State Route 11
17.8 mi · 5%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
296.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malta
03h 53m from Hempstead
Leave By
8:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Rain Showers near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km) and usually takes 07h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.5 miles from Hempstead and 187.5 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.04 one way or $106.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Rain Showers near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near Malta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Malta and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

12 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

12 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

21 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

34 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Westville. Straight-line distance: 296.85 mi (477.73 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
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#2 Westville

Town in New York, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates44.9625400, -74.4168600
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Westville (-74.41686, 44.96254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.08 L · about $53.04
Round trip
$106.08
26.46 gal · 100.16 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $53.04 $106.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $59.28 $118.57
Premium $4.86 $64.31 $128.62
Diesel $4.69 $62.10 $124.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Westville. The current time is 16:03:12.

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.