How far is Lincolndale, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Lincolndale, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.31 mi
01h 23m
Flight
42.92 mi
69.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.31 mi
Kilometers
90.63 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolndale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolndale
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolndale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Eastchester
NY

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Lincolndale
28.1 mi
00h 41m
To Hempstead
28.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Avenue

    831 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    87 m · 20 sec · Dale Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lovell Street

    150 m · 17 sec · Lovell Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Primrose Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Primrose Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Primrose Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Primrose Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Primrose Street

    62 m · 5 sec · Primrose Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Somerstown Turnpike

    3014 ft · 57 sec · Somerstown Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Woods Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cross River Road

    726 ft · 16 sec · Cross River Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 684: White Plains

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684
16.2 mi · 29%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 27%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 9%
Primrose Street
2.67 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Tulip Avenue
2.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 684

Merge slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 41m from Lincolndale
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lincolndale 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 Lincolndale to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Lincolndale and 28.1 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lincolndale and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Eastchester
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Eastchester
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolndale and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.08 km).

Lincolndale

#1 Lincolndale

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

Population1,521
Coordinates41.3228700, -73.7181900
Altitude103
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: Lincolndale (-73.71819, 41.32287)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.98
Round trip
$15.96
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.98 $15.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.92 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.35
Diesel $4.69 $9.34 $18.68

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 Lincolndale and Hempstead. The current time is 01:28:32.

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.