How far is The Bronx, NY from New Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to New Hempstead, NY is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.43 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.49 mi
36.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.49 mi
Kilometers
36.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.36 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-18T11:21
Arrive New Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hastings-on-Hudson
NY

Village in United States of America

From The Bronx
14.7 mi
00h 22m
To New Hempstead
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and New Hempstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

    1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

    770 ft · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Unionport Road

    852 ft · 33 sec · Unionport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

    2431 ft · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

    1187 ft · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 177th Street

    126 m · 13 sec · East 177th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    154 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge

    819 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    22.6 mi · 31 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 80: New City, New Hempstead

    1271 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New Hempstead Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · New Hempstead Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 45

    25 m · 2 sec · State Highway 45

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 45

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and New 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
22.6 mi · 77%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.58 mi · 9%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.1 mi · 4%
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.69 mi · 2%
New Hempstead Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Morris Park Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

22.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hastings-on-Hudson
00h 22m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near New Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to New Hempstead?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hastings-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from The Bronx and 14.7 miles from New Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near New Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Hastings-on-Hudson

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 Hastings-on-Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hastings-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Yonkers station

7 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and New Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 22.49 mi (36.19 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
New Hempstead

#2 New Hempstead

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population5,456
Coordinates41.1498200, -74.0337500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: New Hempstead (-74.03375, 41.14982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.86 $5.06 $10.11
Diesel $4.69 $4.88 $9.76

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 The Bronx and New Hempstead. The current time is 11:21:19.

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.