How far is Munsey Park, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Munsey Park, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.59 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.15 mi
11.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.15 mi
Kilometers
11.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Munsey Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munsey Park
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Munsey Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Albertson
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Munsey Park
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Hempstead
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
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 Munsey Park and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munsey Park and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Remington Road

    854 ft · 45 sec · Remington Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbey Road

    848 ft · 38 sec · Abbey Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Copley Road

    142 m · 27 sec · Copley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    2111 ft · 42 sec · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Service Road

    526 ft · 10 sec · South Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2105 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2442 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northern State Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road

    1365 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Glen Cove Road South, Hempstead

    537 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Glen Cove Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    36 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    33 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
197.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 16%
Long Island Expressway
1.33 mi · 14%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 14%
Northern State Parkway
1.22 mi · 13%
Glen Cove Road
1.14 mi · 12%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Continue on Clinton Road

1.55 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertson
00h 08m from Munsey Park
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Munsey Park 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 Munsey Park to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Albertson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Munsey Park and 4.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Munsey Park and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Albertson

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 Albertson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

20 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munsey Park and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.5 km).

Munsey Park

#1 Munsey Park

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population2,673
Coordinates40.7987100, -73.6798500
Altitude48
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: Munsey Park (-73.67985, 40.79871)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
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.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.52 $3.05
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.31
Diesel $4.69 $1.60 $3.19

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 Munsey Park and Hempstead. The current time is 06:50:24.

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.