How far is Hewlett Harbor, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Hewlett Harbor, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.47 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.85 mi
9.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.85 mi
Kilometers
9.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.47 mi
Kilometers
10.41 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hewlett Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hewlett Harbor
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hewlett Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Hewlett Harbor
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Hempstead
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hewlett Harbor and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Everit Place

    14 m · 2 sec · Everit Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Everit Avenue

    116 m · 12 sec · Everit Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Everit Avenue

    144 m · 16 sec · Everit Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Auerbach Avenue

    967 ft · 28 sec · Auerbach Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    33 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Union Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1114 ft · 31 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hempstead Avenue

    583 ft · 14 sec · Hempstead Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peninsula Boulevard
4.61 mi · 71%
Union Avenue
1.16 mi · 18%
Atlantic Avenue
0.21 mi · 3%
Auerbach Avenue
0.18 mi · 3%
Everit Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Hempstead Avenue
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Peninsula Boulevard

Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard

4.61 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 05m from Hewlett Harbor
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hewlett Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hewlett Harbor to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Hewlett Harbor and 3.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hewlett Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hewlett Harbor and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.41 km).

Hewlett Harbor

#1 Hewlett Harbor

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates40.6362100, -73.6815200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hempstead

#2 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
Start: Hewlett Harbor (-73.68152, 40.63621)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $0.92
Round trip
$1.84
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.92 $1.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.03 $2.06
Premium $4.86 $1.12 $2.24
Diesel $4.69 $1.08 $2.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hewlett Harbor and Hempstead. The current time is 06:50:04.

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.