How far is Hempstead, NY from Yorkville, NY?

The driving distance from Hempstead, NY to Yorkville, NY is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.53 mi
05h 10m
Flight
186.72 mi
300.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.72 mi
Kilometers
300.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.53 mi
Kilometers
409.62 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorkville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Yorkville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Hempstead
127.2 mi
02h 35m
To Yorkville
127.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Oriskany Street West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Oriskany Street West

  36. 36

    Continue on Oriskany Boulevard

    947 ft · 25 sec · Oriskany Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Myers Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Myers Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Myers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 33%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 35m from Hempstead
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Yorkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Hempstead and 127.3 miles from Yorkville.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Yorkville.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 186.72 mi (300.5 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
Yorkville

#2 Yorkville

Village in New York, United States

Population2,547
Coordinates43.1128500, -75.2710000
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
End: Yorkville (-75.271, 43.11285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $36.00
Round trip
$72.00
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.00 $72.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.24 $80.48
Premium $4.86 $43.65 $87.30
Diesel $4.69 $42.15 $84.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Yorkville. The current time is 21:03:45.

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.