How far is Somers, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Somers, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.98 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.11 mi
69.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.11 mi
Kilometers
69.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.98 mi
Kilometers
90.09 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Somers
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somers
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Eastchester
NY

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Somers
28 mi
00h 40m
To Hempstead
28 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Somerstown Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Green Street

    1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Waccabuc Road

    1366 ft · 34 sec · Waccabuc Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York City
19 mi · 34%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 27%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Tulip Avenue
2.02 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York City

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 40m from Somers
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somers 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 Somers to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Somers and 28 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somers and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Eastchester
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Eastchester
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 43.11 mi (69.38 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

Town in New York, US

Population21,476
Coordinates41.3281500, -73.6856900
Altitude85
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: Somers (-73.68569, 41.32815)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.25
Diesel $4.69 $9.29 $18.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somers and Hempstead. The current time is 00:20:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.