How far is Mount Kisco, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Kisco, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.7 mi
01h 11m
Flight
34.87 mi
56.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.7 mi
Kilometers
78.37 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Kisco
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Kisco
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Kisco
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Mount Kisco
24.4 mi
00h 35m
To Hempstead
24.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
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 Mount Kisco and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Kisco and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2807 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bedford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 684 South

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 31%
I 684 South
11.7 mi · 24%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 10%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
South Bedford Road
2.1 mi · 4%
Tulip Avenue
2.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 35m from Mount Kisco
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Kisco 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 Mount Kisco to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Mount Kisco and 24.4 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Kisco and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Pelham
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Pelham
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Kisco and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).

Mount Kisco

#1 Mount Kisco

Village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population10,795
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.7270800
Altitude93
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: Mount Kisco (-73.72708, 41.20426)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.79
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.90 $13.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.86 $8.36 $16.72
Diesel $4.69 $8.07 $16.15

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 Mount Kisco and Hempstead. The current time is 01:27:09.

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.