How far is Livingston, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Livingston, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
127.61 mi
02h 53m
Flight
99.55 mi
160.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.55 mi
Kilometers
160.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.61 mi
Kilometers
205.37 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Brewster Hill
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From Livingston
63.8 mi
01h 26m
To Hempstead
63.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Livingston and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Route 19

    15 m · 3 sec · County Route 19

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Road

    631 ft · 28 sec · Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Proper Road

    1097 ft · 49 sec · Proper Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 82

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 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 Livingston 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
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 34%
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 21%
I 84 East
15.7 mi · 12%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 12%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 4%
State Highway 82
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brewster Hill
01h 26m from Livingston
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Brewster Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Livingston and 63.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Livingston and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Brewster Hill

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 Brewster Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 7.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster Hill.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

35 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 99.55 mi (160.21 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Town in New York, USA

Population3,458
Coordinates42.1420300, -73.7779100
Altitude61
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: Livingston (-73.77791, 42.14203)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $18.04
Round trip
$36.08
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.04 $36.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.16 $40.33
Premium $4.86 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $4.69 $21.12 $42.25

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 Livingston and Hempstead. The current time is 00:58:19.

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.