How far is Oxford, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Oxford, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.43 mi
04h 31m
Flight
157.62 mi
253.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.62 mi
Kilometers
253.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.43 mi
Kilometers
333.83 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:05
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monticello
NY

Village in Sullivan County, New York

From Oxford
103.6 mi
02h 15m
To Hempstead
103.8 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
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 Oxford and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Park

    5 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Park

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Canal Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2785 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on County Route 35

    13.9 mi · 23 min · County Route 35

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 51%
State Highway 8
22.4 mi · 11%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
County Route 35
13.9 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
02h 15m from Oxford
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Oxford and 103.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

63 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

68 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

85 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
BUS

Scranton, PA

86 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 157.62 mi (253.66 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Chenango County, New York, United States

Population1,369
Coordinates42.4420200, -75.5976900
Altitude296
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: Oxford (-75.59769, 42.44202)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.69
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.35 $58.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.80 $65.60
Premium $4.86 $35.58 $71.17
Diesel $4.69 $34.36 $68.72

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 Oxford and Hempstead. The current time is 19:05:53.

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.