How far is Spring Valley, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.65 mi
01h 07m
Flight
33.96 mi
54.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.96 mi
Kilometers
54.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.65 mi
Kilometers
70.24 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Spring Valley
21.8 mi
00h 33m
To Hempstead
21.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 29%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 11%
North Columbus Avenue
2.26 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 5%
New England Thruway
2.07 mi · 5%
Tulip Avenue
2.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 33m from Spring Valley
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 21.8 miles from Spring Valley and 21.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Chance Rain Showers 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.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 33.96 mi (54.65 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population32,258
Coordinates41.1687100, -73.8387500
Altitude116
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: Spring Valley (-73.83875, 41.16871)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.86 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.69 $7.23 $14.46

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 Spring Valley and Hempstead. The current time is 23:02:57.

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.