How far is Roslyn Harbor, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Roslyn Harbor, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.51 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.68 mi
12.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.68 mi
Kilometers
12.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.51 mi
Kilometers
13.7 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Roslyn Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roslyn Harbor
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Hempstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roslyn Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Williston
NY

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

From Roslyn Harbor
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Hempstead
4.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roslyn Harbor and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Motts Cove Road North

    13 m · 7 sec · Motts Cove Road North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bryant Avenue

    2634 ft · 53 sec · Bryant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Avenue

    87 m · 6 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Back Road

    104 m · 11 sec · Back Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    810 ft · 29 sec · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Glen Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Clinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard

    36 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    33 m · 8 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roslyn Harbor 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glen Cove Road
5.23 mi · 61%
Clinton Road
1.55 mi · 18%
Clinton Street
0.92 mi · 11%
Bryant Avenue
0.5 mi · 6%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
0.15 mi · 2%
Back Road
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Glen Cove Road

Continue on Glen Cove Road

5.23 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Williston
00h 08m from Roslyn Harbor
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roslyn Harbor 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 Roslyn Harbor to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

East Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Roslyn Harbor and 4.2 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roslyn Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near East Williston

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 East Williston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Williston.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roslyn Harbor and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 7.68 mi (12.36 km).

Roslyn Harbor

#1 Roslyn Harbor

Village in New York, United States

Population1,100
Coordinates40.8164900, -73.6370700
Altitude33
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: Roslyn Harbor (-73.63707, 40.81649)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.20
Round trip
$2.41
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.20 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.34 $2.69
Premium $4.86 $1.46 $2.92
Diesel $4.69 $1.41 $2.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roslyn Harbor and Hempstead. The current time is 06:50:34.

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.