How far is Taghkanic, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Taghkanic, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taghkanic and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taghkanic and Hempstead.
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Start on County Road 27
17 m · 9 sec · County Road 27
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Turn left onto Post Hill Road
1742 ft · 1 min · Post Hill Road
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Continue on Post Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Post Hill Road
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Turn left onto Taconic State Parkway
44.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
1395 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
26.8 mi · 31 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 Taghkanic 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.
Taconic State Parkway
Turn left onto Taconic State Parkway
44.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Taghkanic and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taghkanic to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Taghkanic and 61.7 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Taghkanic and Rain Showers Likely near Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Brewster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taghkanic and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 99.27 mi (159.76 km).
#1 Taghkanic
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 42.1423100, -73.6773500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.47 | $40.93 |
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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