How far is Hempstead, NY from Wheatley Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Wheatley Heights, NY is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Wheatley Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Wheatley Heights.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Straight Path South, Lindenhurst
746 ft · 33 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Straight Path
1.9 mi · 4 min · Straight Path
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Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 18th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Avenue
31 m · 7 sec · Lee Avenue
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Turn right onto York Drive
866 ft · 30 sec · York Drive
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Turn left onto Valley Forge Drive
546 ft · 20 sec · Valley Forge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conklin Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Conklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Wheatley Heights.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Wheatley Heights?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Hempstead and 8.6 miles from Wheatley Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hempstead and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.
Stop Ideas Near North Massapequa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Massapequa.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Wheatley Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.62 mi (21.92 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 Wheatley Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,130 |
| Coordinates | 40.7637100, -73.3698400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatley Heights (-73.36984, 40.76371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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