Origin
Hempstead, NY
Evening in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 12.2-mile journey from Hempstead, NY, to Atlantic Beach, NY, will take you about 20 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Peninsula Boulevard and the Nassau Expressway, this drive is best suited as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, meaning you'll be navigating through various intersections and town roads rather than long, open highways. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning or overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 12.2-mile trip. With only a 23% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including key stretches on Peninsula Boulevard and the Nassau Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on Peninsula Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local navigation. This route is characterized by frequent turns and intersections, demanding your attention as you move through various communities on your way to Atlantic Beach.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peninsula Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near Nassau Expressway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is easy. At 20m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Jefferson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Nassau Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Park Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bay Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peninsula Boulevard
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Atlantic Beach, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Bay Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
7
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Atlantic Beach, NY
Evening in Atlantic Beach on Thursday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY covers 12.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peninsula Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is easy. At 20m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Jefferson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hempstead, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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