How far is Montauk, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Montauk, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 23m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montauk and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montauk and Hempstead.
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Start on Second House Road
2020 ft · 58 sec · Second House Road
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Turn slight right onto South Dearborn Place
141 m · 15 sec · South Dearborn Place
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Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway
652 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Point State Parkway
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Continue on Montauk Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Pantigo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Woods Lane
2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane
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Continue on Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
113 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 39A
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
38.1 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
760 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Uniondale
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Nassau Road
1.2 km · 1 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 Montauk 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.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
38.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montauk 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 Montauk to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
East Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Montauk and 47.8 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montauk and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near East Moriches
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 East Moriches.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montauk and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.66 km).
#1 Montauk
Census-designated place in New York, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359400, -71.9545100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
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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