How far is Salisbury, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Salisbury, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Hempstead.
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Start on Military Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Continue on West State Street
1 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on West State Street
1313 ft · 38 sec · West State Street
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Continue on State Highway 29
18.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto County Highway 116
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
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Turn straight onto State Highway 67
725 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 67
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Turn left onto County Highway 116
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
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Continue on State Highway 334
2572 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 334
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Continue on State Highway 334
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 334
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 334
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 334
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Continue on Cayadutta Street
987 ft · 30 sec · Cayadutta Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
933 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
590 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Park Street
1998 ft · 57 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bridge Street
159 m · 15 sec · South Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
545 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
2738 ft · 58 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
915 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
33.2 mi · 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · 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 Salisbury and Hempstead.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Salisbury and 116.3 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.91 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Glasco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glasco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 178.83 mi (287.8 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,847 |
| Coordinates | 43.1342400, -74.8240400 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.91 | $65.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.54 | $77.08 |
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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