How far is Hicksville, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Hicksville, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hicksville and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville and Hempstead.
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Start on South Broadway
87 m · 10 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Herzog Place
108 m · 12 sec · Herzog Place
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Continue on Nelson Avenue
110 m · 12 sec · Nelson Avenue
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Turn right onto Duffy Avenue
93 m · 11 sec · Duffy Avenue
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Hempstead Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn left onto Front Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
636 ft · 21 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
33 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hicksville and Hempstead.
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.
Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers near Hicksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hicksville to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
East Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Hicksville and 3.9 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hicksville is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near East Meadow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Meadow.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hicksville and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.49 km).
#1 Hicksville
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 41,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -73.5251300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
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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