How far is Truxton, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Truxton, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
249.54 mi
05h 10m
Flight
186.14 mi
299.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.14 mi
Kilometers
299.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.54 mi
Kilometers
401.6 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Truxton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truxton
2026-04-15T19:18
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truxton
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Truxton
124.7 mi
02h 35m
To Hempstead
124.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 13

    10 mi · 15 min · State Route 13

  2. 2

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    2241 ft · 1 min · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truxton 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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
97.1 mi · 39%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 32%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
State Route 13
9.99 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 35m from Truxton
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Truxton and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Truxton to Hempstead?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.7 miles from Truxton and 124.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.28 one way or $70.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Truxton and Partly Cloudy near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truxton and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 186.14 mi (299.57 km).

Truxton

#1 Truxton

Town in Cortland County, New York

Population1,056
Coordinates42.7120100, -76.0285300
Altitude351
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: Truxton (-76.02853, 42.71201)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $35.28
Round trip
$70.56
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.28 $70.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.43 $78.87
Premium $4.86 $42.78 $85.55
Diesel $4.69 $41.31 $82.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Truxton and Hempstead. The current time is 19:18:12.

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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.