How far is Port Jervis, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Port Jervis, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
91 mi
02h 06m
Flight
72.58 mi
116.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.58 mi
Kilometers
116.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91 mi
Kilometers
146.45 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Port Jervis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Jervis
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Hempstead
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Jervis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Port Jervis
45.5 mi
01h 03m
To Hempstead
45.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Jervis Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Mount Hope as the closest live forecast in the Orange County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Jervis and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pike Street

    1412 ft · 45 sec · Pike Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1864 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Walling Avenue

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Walling Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York

    2537 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walling Avenue
18.1 mi · 20%
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
16 mi · 18%
East Main Street
14.2 mi · 16%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14 mi · 15%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 7%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Walling Avenue

Continue on Walling Avenue

18.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
01h 03m from Port Jervis
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Port Jervis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Jervis to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Port Jervis and 45.5 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

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 Suffern and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Paterson City Council
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Paterson City Council

Paterson , NJ
155 Market St #101, Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 3.7/5 63 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Jervis and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 72.58 mi (116.81 km).

Port Jervis

#1 Port Jervis

City in Orange County, New York

Population8,453
Coordinates41.3750900, -74.6926600
Altitude136
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: Port Jervis (-74.69266, 41.37509)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.38 $28.77
Premium $4.86 $15.60 $31.21
Diesel $4.69 $15.07 $30.14

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Jervis and Hempstead. The current time is 19:01:35.

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