How far is Queens, NY from South Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to South Hempstead, NY is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and South Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and South Hempstead.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
750 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Grand Avenue
1211 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1695 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratford Road
36 m · 5 sec · Stratford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and South 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.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
6.45 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Queens and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy near South Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to South Hempstead?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Queens and 7 miles from South Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Queens and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy near South Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and South Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.65 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 3,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.6809400, -73.6154100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hempstead (-73.61541, 40.68094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.44 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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