How far is Steuben, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Steuben, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270.74 mi
05h 35m
Flight
199.78 mi
321.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.78 mi
Kilometers
321.51 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.74 mi
Kilometers
435.72 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Steuben
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steuben
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steuben
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Athens
NY

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

From Steuben
135.3 mi
02h 47m
To Hempstead
135.4 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Steuben and Hempstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Soule Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Soule Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Town Barn Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Town Barn Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Steuben Street

    2687 ft · 54 sec · Steuben Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    2942 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 365

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 365

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 75%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Town Barn Road
5.92 mi · 2%
State Highway 365
5.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.9 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
02h 47m from Steuben
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Steuben 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 Steuben to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Steuben and 135.4 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.29 one way or $76.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, 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 Athens.

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steuben and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 199.78 mi (321.51 km).

Steuben

#1 Steuben

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population1,124
Coordinates43.3200700, -75.2829500
Altitude283
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: Steuben (-75.28295, 43.32007)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.16 L · about $38.29
Round trip
$76.57
19.1 gal · 72.32 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.29 $76.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.79 $85.59
Premium $4.86 $46.42 $92.85
Diesel $4.69 $44.83 $89.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Steuben and Hempstead. The current time is 19:11:19.

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.