How far is Scriba, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Scriba, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
317.72 mi
06h 27m
Flight
238.99 mi
384.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.99 mi
Kilometers
384.61 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.72 mi
Kilometers
511.32 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Scriba
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scriba
2026-04-22T20:42
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scriba
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Scriba
158.8 mi
03h 13m
To Hempstead
158.9 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scriba and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 104

    9.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  28. 28

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  41. 41

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scriba and Hempstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
160 mi · 50%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
State Route 104
9.73 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
West Main Street
6.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.7 mi
239 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 13m from Scriba
Leave By
11:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scriba and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scriba to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Scriba and 158.9 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.94 one way or $89.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scriba and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scriba and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 238.99 mi (384.61 km).

Scriba

#1 Scriba

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population6,461
Coordinates43.4653500, -76.4304900
Altitude112
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: Scriba (-76.43049, 43.46535)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.44 L · about $44.94
Round trip
$89.88
22.42 gal · 84.88 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.94 $89.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.23 $100.46
Premium $4.86 $54.49 $108.98
Diesel $4.69 $52.62 $105.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scriba and Hempstead. The current time is 20:42:27.

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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.