How far is Orwell, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Orwell, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.83 mi
06h 33m
Flight
232.62 mi
374.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.62 mi
Kilometers
374.36 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.83 mi
Kilometers
498.62 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Orwell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Hempstead
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stony Point
NY

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

From Orwell
154.8 mi
03h 16m
To Hempstead
155 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Route 22

    7 mi · 12 min · County Route 22

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto South Albion Road

    941 ft · 42 sec · South Albion Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on Westdale Road

    1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Oswego Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1108 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Taberg Street

    2317 ft · 44 sec · Taberg Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 69

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 69

  12. 12

    Continue on Rome-Taberg Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Erie Boulevard West

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 65%
Erie Boulevard West
17.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
16.6 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 69
7.39 mi · 2%
Rome-Taberg Road
7.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stony Point
03h 16m from Orwell
Leave By
10:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Orwell 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 Orwell to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stony Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Orwell and 155 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.82 one way or $87.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orwell and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Stony Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stony Point, 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 Stony Point.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

10 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

33 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Schenectady

33 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

42 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 232.62 mi (374.36 km).

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#1 Orwell

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5747900, -75.9963100
Altitude244
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: Orwell (-75.99631, 43.57479)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.39 L · about $43.82
Round trip
$87.64
21.86 gal · 82.78 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.82 $87.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.98 $97.95
Premium $4.86 $53.13 $106.26
Diesel $4.69 $51.31 $102.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and Hempstead. The current time is 01:02:05.

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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.