How far is New Cassel, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from New Cassel, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.78 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.46 mi
7.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.78 mi
Kilometers
9.3 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in New Cassel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Cassel
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Cassel
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
Carle Place
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From New Cassel
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To Hempstead
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 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 New Cassel and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Cassel and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    2325 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    60 m · 13 sec · Grand Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    983 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Westbury Avenue

    1223 ft · 24 sec · Westbury Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Westbury Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    2942 ft · 58 sec · Glen Cove Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    36 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    33 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Cassel 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
206.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 27%
Westbury Avenue
1.18 mi · 20%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 16%
Maple Avenue
0.87 mi · 15%
Glen Cove Road
0.56 mi · 10%
Broadway
0.44 mi · 8%
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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carle Place
00h 05m from New Cassel
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Cassel 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 New Cassel to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Carle Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from New Cassel and 2.9 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carle Place

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 Carle Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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 11.3 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 14.8 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 Carle Place.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Cassel and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.18 km).

New Cassel

#1 New Cassel

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population14,059
Coordinates40.7589900, -73.5695700
Altitude37
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: New Cassel (-73.56957, 40.75899)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.80
Round trip
$1.60
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.80 $1.60
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.90 $1.79
Premium $4.86 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $4.69 $0.94 $1.88

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 New Cassel and Hempstead. The current time is 01:27:28.

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.