How far is Youngstown, NY from Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Youngstown, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 425.1 miles (684.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
425.15 mi
08h 56m
Flight
329.53 mi
530.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.53 mi
Kilometers
530.32 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.15 mi
Kilometers
684.22 km
Drive Time
08h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Fri, Apr 17, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-16T06:41
Arrive Hempstead
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:56 PM to 4:26 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Whitney Point
NY

City in Broome County, New York, United States of America

From Youngstown
212.3 mi
04h 28m
To Hempstead
212.8 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Youngstown Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Thursday
Using Ransomville as the closest live forecast in the Niagara County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1191 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lockport Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lockport Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1905 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Niagara Scenic Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto NY 104 W, I 190: Canada, Buffalo

    814 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Military Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road

    1191 ft · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South

    622 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    152 m · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Grand Island Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  32. 32

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  39. 39

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  40. 40

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  41. 41

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  45. 45

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  51. 51

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  55. 55

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  56. 56

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  57. 57

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  58. 58

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  59. 59

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  60. 60

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  61. 61

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  62. 62

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Clearview Expressway

  63. 63

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  64. 64

    Turn right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  65. 65

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  66. 66

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  67. 67

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  68. 68

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  69. 69

    Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  70. 70

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Front Street

  71. 71

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · Greenwich Street

  72. 72

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  73. 73

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Hempstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
73 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 23%
I 81 South
99 mi · 23%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 19%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 2%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

99.4 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.6 mi
329.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitney Point
04h 28m from Youngstown
Leave By
6:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Youngstown and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 425.1 miles (684.2 km) and usually takes 08h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.3 miles from Youngstown and 212.8 miles from Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.14 one way or $120.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Youngstown and Partly Sunny near Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

85 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

86 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

105 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 329.53 mi (530.32 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

Town in New York, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates43.2472800, -79.0500500
Altitude90
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: Youngstown (-79.05005, 43.24728)
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15 gal
56.79 L · about $60.14
Round trip
$120.27
30 gal · 113.58 L
Estimated CO2
133.3 kg one way
Round trip: 266.6 kg / 588 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $60.14 $120.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $67.22 $134.43
Premium $4.86 $72.91 $145.83
Diesel $4.69 $70.41 $140.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Hempstead. The current time is 06:41:07.

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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.