How far is Northwest Harbor, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Northwest Harbor, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwest Harbor and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwest Harbor and Hempstead.
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Start on the route
2184 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Northwest Road
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Continue on Old Northwest Road
883 ft · 25 sec · Old Northwest Road
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Continue on Stephen Hands Path
1617 ft · 47 sec · Stephen Hands Path
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stephen Hands Path
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Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway
8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
113 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 39A
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
38.1 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
760 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Uniondale
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Nassau Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Road
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Continue on Greenwich Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2468 ft · 57 sec · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwest Harbor and Hempstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
38.1 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northwest Harbor 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 Northwest Harbor to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Northwest Harbor and 42 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northwest Harbor and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwest Harbor and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 75.99 mi (122.29 km).
#1 Northwest Harbor
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 3,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.0098200, -72.2211900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hempstead
Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.
| Population | 764,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.6187400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.89 | $27.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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