How far is Warwick, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Warwick, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
70.49 mi
01h 46m
Flight
54.22 mi
87.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.22 mi
Kilometers
87.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.49 mi
Kilometers
113.44 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warwick
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Warwick
35.2 mi
00h 53m
To Hempstead
35.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
Hempstead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    2572 ft · 45 sec · Oakland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Galloway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Galloway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 17A

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 17A

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Minturn Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Minturn Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 17A

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17A

  7. 7

    Turn right

    608 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Route 17

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Route 17

  9. 9

    Continue on Orange Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Orange Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warwick and 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 17A
9.57 mi · 14%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 10%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 7%
Orange Turnpike
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 53m from Warwick
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Warwick and Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Warwick and 35.3 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Warwick and Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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 Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 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 9.5 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 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 Pearl River.

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 54.22 mi (87.26 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

Township in New York

Population6,711
Coordinates41.2564800, -74.3598800
Altitude158
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: Warwick (-74.35988, 41.25648)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.21
Diesel $4.69 $11.69 $23.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Warwick and Hempstead. The current time is 08:58:25.

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.