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

The driving distance from New Hempstead, NY to Haverstraw, NY is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
7.02 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.88 mi
7.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.88 mi
Kilometers
7.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.02 mi
Kilometers
11.29 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverstraw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in New Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hempstead
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Haverstraw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
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 Hempstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Ivy
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From New Hempstead
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Haverstraw
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Hempstead and Haverstraw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 45

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 45

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US 202

    41 m · 2 sec · US 202

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 202

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 202

  4. 4

    Continue on West Ramapo Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Ramapo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Westside Avenue

    149 m · 11 sec · Westside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue

    137 m · 10 sec · Gurnee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Main Street

    749 ft · 36 sec · New Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clove Avenue

    89 m · 15 sec · Clove Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    878 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    19 m · 3 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 45
2.63 mi · 37%
West Ramapo Road
2 mi · 29%
Route 202
1.06 mi · 15%
West Broad Street
0.17 mi · 2%
New Main Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Westside Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 45

Start on State Highway 45

2.63 mi · 00h 05m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ivy
00h 06m from New Hempstead
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Haverstraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hempstead to Haverstraw?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Mount Ivy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from New Hempstead and 3.5 miles from Haverstraw.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Haverstraw.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ivy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Ivy, 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 Mount Ivy.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

37 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hempstead and Haverstraw. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.86 km).

New Hempstead

#1 New Hempstead

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population5,456
Coordinates41.1498200, -74.0337500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Haverstraw

#2 Haverstraw

Town in New York

Population12,900
Coordinates41.1975900, -73.9645800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: New Hempstead (-74.03375, 41.14982)
End: Haverstraw (-73.96458, 41.19759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.00 $2.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.12 $2.24
Premium $4.86 $1.22 $2.43
Diesel $4.69 $1.17 $2.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hempstead and Haverstraw. The current time is 09:38:17.

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.