How far is Roxbury, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Roxbury, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxbury and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury and Hempstead.
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Start on the route
82 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
115 m · 32 sec · Beach 181st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
2629 ft · 2 min · Rockaway Point Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
1442 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
12.7 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre
1044 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Roxbury 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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
12.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Roxbury 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 Roxbury to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Roxbury and 11.8 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roxbury and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxbury and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 17.22 mi (27.71 km).
#1 Roxbury
Town in Delaware County, New York
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.5664900, -73.8906900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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