How far is Massapequa Park, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Massapequa Park, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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.
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Massapequa Park and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massapequa Park and Hempstead.
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Start on Clark Boulevard
18 m · 8 sec · Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard
1151 ft · 26 sec · Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
1898 ft · 39 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
1927 ft · 35 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Nassau Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nassau Road
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Continue on Greenwich Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2468 ft · 57 sec · 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 Massapequa 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.
Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
5.66 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Massapequa Park 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 Massapequa Park to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Massapequa Park and 5.2 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Massapequa Park and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Massapequa Park and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 8.76 mi (14.09 km).
#1 Massapequa Park
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 17,034 |
| Coordinates | 40.6803800, -73.4551200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
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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