How far is Morrisville, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Morrisville, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.16 mi
05h 20m
Flight
183.8 mi
295.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.8 mi
Kilometers
295.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.16 mi
Kilometers
396.16 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livingston Manor
NY

Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

From Morrisville
123 mi
02h 40m
To Hempstead
123.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
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 Morrisville and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 46

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  5. 5

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  35. 35

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  48. 48

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville and Hempstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 43%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 15%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 4%
Rexford Street
8.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston Manor
02h 40m from Morrisville
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Morrisville and 123.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston Manor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston Manor.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

73 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

77 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

89 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

94 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 183.8 mi (295.8 km).

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#1 Morrisville

Village in New York state

Population1,733
Coordinates42.8986800, -75.6401800
Altitude411
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: Morrisville (-75.64018, 42.89868)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.88 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.68
17.38 gal · 65.76 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.84 $69.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.94 $77.88
Premium $4.86 $42.24 $84.48
Diesel $4.69 $40.79 $81.58

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 Morrisville and Hempstead. The current time is 02:40:53.

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.