Distance from New York, New York to West Hempstead, New York
The driving distance from New York, New York to West Hempstead, New York is 24.2 mi (38.9 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 3 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between New York and West Hempstead.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on FDR Dr from Frankfort St
Continue on FDR Dr. Take I-495, Exit 19 and I-495 E to Horace Harding Expy in Queens. Take exit 25 from I-495 E
Take 75th Ave, 217th St and NY-24 E to your destination in West Hempstead
Route Directions
Get on Brooklyn Brg from Park Row
Drive from I-278 E, I-495 E, Cross Island Pkwy and Southern State Pkwy to Malverne Park Oaks. Take exit 17N from Southern State Pkwy
Continue on Hempstead Ave to your destination in West Hempstead
Route Directions
Get on FDR Dr from Frankfort St
Continue on FDR Dr. Drive from I-495, Cross Island Pkwy and Southern State Pkwy to Malverne Park Oaks. Take exit 17N from Southern State Pkwy
Continue on Hempstead Ave to your destination in West Hempstead
Journey Details
Traveling from New York, New York to West Hempstead, New York covers 24.2 miles (39 km) in a east direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 3 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (24-29 miles / 39-46 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections, urban congestion. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 23 mph (37 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
New York
Starting Point
West Hempstead
Destination
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