How far is Island Park, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Island Park, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Island Park and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Park and Hempstead.
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Start on Long Beach Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Road
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
98 m · 8 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn left onto Oceanside Road
1101 ft · 25 sec · Oceanside Road
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Turn straight onto North Long Beach Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Long Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baldwin Road
571 ft · 11 sec · Baldwin Road
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Continue on Henry Street
3246 ft · 1 min · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
20 m · 1 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 Island Park 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.
Long Beach Road
Start on Long Beach Road
4.08 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Island Park 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 Island Park to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 3.9 miles from Island Park and 3.9 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:00 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 you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Island Park 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Island Park and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 7.3 mi (11.75 km).
#1 Island Park
City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 40.6042700, -73.6554100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 13 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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