How far is Smithfield, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Smithfield, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Hempstead.
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Start on Smithfield Valley Road
22 m · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road
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Continue on Sn Fri Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sn Fri Road
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Continue on Smithfield Valley Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Lake Amenia Road
2405 ft · 2 min · West Lake Amenia Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 22
33.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 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 Smithfield 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.
State Highway 22
Turn sharp right onto State Highway 22
33.6 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Goldens Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Smithfield and 50.1 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Goldens Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
City of Peekskill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldens Bridge.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 81.5 mi (131.16 km).
#1 Smithfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.8856500, -73.6001300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
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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