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

The driving distance from New Hempstead, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
47.93 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.53 mi
60.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.53 mi
Kilometers
60.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.14 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in New Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hempstead
2026-04-18T08:09
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hempstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From New Hempstead
24 mi
00h 35m
To Hempstead
24 mi
00h 35m

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
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 45

    25 m · 9 sec · State Highway 45

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Hempstead Road

    1941 ft · 1 min · New Hempstead Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1106 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    23.1 mi · 32 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hempstead 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
23.6 mi · 49%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 14%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 10%
Tulip Avenue
2.02 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Hempstead Turnpike
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

23.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 35m from New Hempstead
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Hempstead and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from New Hempstead and 24 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hempstead and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 37.53 mi (60.4 km).

New Hempstead

#1 New Hempstead

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population5,456
Coordinates41.1498200, -74.0337500
Altitude177
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 Hempstead (-74.03375, 41.14982)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.55
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.78 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.22 $16.43
Diesel $4.69 $7.93 $15.87

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 Hempstead. The current time is 08:09:20.

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.