How far is Hoosick Falls, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Hoosick Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
195.57 mi
04h 15m
Flight
152.28 mi
245.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.28 mi
Kilometers
245.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.57 mi
Kilometers
314.74 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hoosick Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoosick Falls
2026-04-16T03:17
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoosick Falls
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
Tillson
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Hoosick Falls
97.8 mi
02h 07m
To Hempstead
97.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoosick Falls and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    950 ft · 29 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1664 ft · 47 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Street

    721 ft · 23 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 57%
River Street
33.9 mi · 17%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillson
02h 07m from Hoosick Falls
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoosick Falls 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 Hoosick Falls to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Hoosick Falls and 97.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoosick Falls and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Tillson

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

17 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

52 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

72 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoosick Falls and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 152.28 mi (245.07 km).

Hoosick Falls

#1 Hoosick Falls

Town

Population3,336
Coordinates42.9011900, -73.3515000
Altitude136
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: Hoosick Falls (-73.3515, 42.90119)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.12 L · about $27.66
Round trip
$55.32
13.8 gal · 52.24 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.66 $55.32
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.86 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $4.69 $32.39 $64.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoosick Falls and Hempstead. The current time is 03:17:05.

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.