How far is Hopkinton, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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
356.46 mi
07h 38m
Flight
280.72 mi
451.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.72 mi
Kilometers
451.78 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.46 mi
Kilometers
573.67 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 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
8:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
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
Clifton Park
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

From Hopkinton
178.2 mi
03h 49m
To Hempstead
178.2 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Hopkinton and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 49

    28 m · 7 sec · County Road 49

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 458

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Santa Clara Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Clara Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Easy Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 86

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrietstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 86

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 50 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

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

    1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    93 m · 9 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  29. 29

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  32. 32

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  40. 40

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  41. 41

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  44. 44

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  45. 45

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  50. 50

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  53. 53

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  55. 55

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton 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
56 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 33%
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 29%
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Adirondack Trail
8.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.8 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Park
03h 49m from Hopkinton
Leave By
8:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.2 miles from Hopkinton and 178.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 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 $50.43 one way or $100.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park

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 Clifton Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.

RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

23 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

24 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 280.72 mi (451.78 km).

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#1 Hopkinton

Human settlement in St.

Population1,020
Coordinates44.6903300, -74.7032400
Altitude242
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: Hopkinton (-74.70324, 44.69033)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.61 L · about $50.43
Round trip
$100.87
25.16 gal · 95.22 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.43 $100.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.37 $112.74
Premium $4.86 $61.15 $122.30
Diesel $4.69 $59.05 $118.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Hempstead. The current time is 01:26:39.

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