How far is Manhattan, NY from South Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to South Hempstead, NY is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and South Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and South Hempstead.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25
2943 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Borden Avenue
989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3085 ft · 1 min · Borden Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4 mi · 6 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Grand Avenue
1211 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1695 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratford Road
36 m · 5 sec · Stratford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and South 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.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
6.45 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Sunny near South Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to South Hempstead?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Manhattan and 13.7 miles from South Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Sunny near South Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and South Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 19.69 mi (31.68 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 3,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.6809400, -73.6154100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hempstead (-73.61541, 40.68094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
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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