Trip from Hempstead, NY to Farmingdale, NY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Hempstead Turnpike, Front Street, Conklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Hempstead, NY to Farmingdale, NY?

The route from Hempstead, NY to Farmingdale, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

9.8 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Farmingdale, NY covers 9.8 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hempstead Turnpike, Front Street, Conklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Hempstead Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Farmingdale, NY covers 9.8 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hempstead Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike

Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike

Navigation decision point

4

9.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4

9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5

9.8 mi into trip | ~18m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hempstead Turnpike	5.3 mi	9m
Front Street	3.5 mi	5m
Conklin Street	0.6 mi	1m
Fulton Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Peninsula Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m
Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Hempstead Turnpike — 5.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Farmingdale, NY.

1

Start on Peninsula Boulevard

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

2

Turn slight right onto NY 102

3.5 mi · 5 min · Front Street

3

Turn right onto NY 24

5.3 mi · 9 min · Hempstead Turnpike

4

Continue on NY 24

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Fulton Street

Use the straight lane.

5

Continue on NY 24

0.6 mi · 1 min · Conklin Street

Use the straight lane.

6

Turn right onto Main Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

7

Turn left

248 ft · 23 sec

8

Turn left

265 ft · 24 sec

9

Turn left

166 ft · 12 sec

10

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.61 one way

$3.23 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$1.74	$3.49
premium	$4.92	$1.90	$3.80
diesel	$5.61	$2.16	$4.33

Estimated Tolls: $0.37

Hempstead Turnpike (5.3 mi) $0.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$0

Total

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.9	$1.03	$0.47
Efficient EV	2.5	$0.86	$0.39
EV Truck/SUV	3.9	$1.37	$0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

S 8 to 13 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:38PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Farmingdale, NY

Afternoon in Farmingdale on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Farmingdale, NY covers 9.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hempstead Turnpike, Front Street, Conklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.61 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.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Hempstead, NY to Farmingdale, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hempstead, NY

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Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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