How far is Plandome, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Plandome, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plandome and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plandome and Hempstead.
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Start on South Drive
91 m · 15 sec · South Drive
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Turn left onto Valley Road
14 m · 3 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Valley Road
99 m · 19 sec · Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gate Boulevard
770 ft · 44 sec · West Gate Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Plandome Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
971 ft · 21 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Herricks Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Herricks Road
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Continue on Old Country Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Country Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
115 m · 8 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 Plandome and Hempstead.
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.
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
3.22 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plandome and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plandome to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Herricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Plandome and 5 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plandome and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Herricks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herricks.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plandome and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 8.24 mi (13.26 km).
#1 Plandome
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,466 |
| Coordinates | 40.8067700, -73.7034600 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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