How far is Hinsdale, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Hinsdale, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
360.79 mi
07h 15m
Flight
266.8 mi
429.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.8 mi
Kilometers
429.37 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.79 mi
Kilometers
580.63 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 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
9:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
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
Riverside
NY

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

From Hinsdale
180.2 mi
03h 37m
To Hempstead
180.6 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Flanigan Road

    540 ft · 18 sec · Flanigan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 16

    2753 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 16

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    164.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
164 mi · 46%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 22%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 15%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

164 mi · 03h 12m

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 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 37m from Hinsdale
Leave By
9:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinsdale and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.2 miles from Hinsdale and 180.6 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94 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 $51.03 one way or $102.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinsdale and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, 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 Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 266.8 mi (429.37 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States

Population2,037
Coordinates42.1678400, -78.3872400
Altitude451
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: Hinsdale (-78.38724, 42.16784)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.73 gal
48.19 L · about $51.03
Round trip
$102.07
25.46 gal · 96.38 L
Estimated CO2
113.1 kg one way
Round trip: 226.3 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.03 $102.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.04 $114.09
Premium $4.86 $61.88 $123.76
Diesel $4.69 $59.75 $119.51

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 Hinsdale and Hempstead. The current time is 22:31:27.

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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.