How far is Rye Brook, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Rye Brook, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye Brook and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye Brook and Hempstead.
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Start on Red Roof Drive
44 m · 12 sec · Red Roof Drive
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Turn left onto Old Oak Road
88 m · 14 sec · Old Oak Road
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Turn right onto Bonwit Road
1008 ft · 46 sec · Bonwit Road
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Turn right onto Mohegan Lane
786 ft · 38 sec · Mohegan Lane
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Continue on Mohegan Lane
745 ft · 36 sec · Mohegan Lane
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Turn left onto Pine Ridge Road
775 ft · 36 sec · Pine Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
2119 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp left
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1265 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Greenwich Street
548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1041 ft · 26 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 Rye Brook and Hempstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.99 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rye Brook 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 Rye Brook to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Rye Brook and 17.7 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rye Brook and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rye Brook and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 21.89 mi (35.23 km).
#1 Rye Brook
Village in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 9,573 |
| Coordinates | 41.0192600, -73.6834600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
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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