How far is White Plains, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Hempstead.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
142 m · 8 sec · North Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway
2069 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway
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Turn left onto South Broadway
654 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
760 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1216 ft · 30 sec · Mamaroneck Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Mamaroneck Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Mamaroneck Road
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Continue on Secor Road
1540 ft · 31 sec · Secor Road
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Keep slight right to continue on New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
135 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
1 mi · 2 min · Heathcote Bypass
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Turn straight onto Weaver Street
2941 ft · 1 min · Weaver Street
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Turn right onto Stratton Road
1156 ft · 38 sec · Stratton Road
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Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
159 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson Parkway South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 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 White Plains and Hempstead.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.89 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near White Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from White Plains and 16.6 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around White Plains is Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.41 km).
#1 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
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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