How far is Malta, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Malta, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Hempstead.
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Start on the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
1293 ft · 33 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
36 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
608 ft · 16 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
39 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Greenwich Street
548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1041 ft · 26 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 Malta and Hempstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Malta 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 Malta to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Malta and 93.9 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Malta and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 156.75 mi (252.27 km).
#1 Malta
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,476 |
| Coordinates | 42.9711900, -73.7926200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
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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