Origin
Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Port Washington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12 mi
19 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Port Washington, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Port Washington Boulevard, Clinton Road, Long Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Port Washington Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Hempstead, NY
Full guide →Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
Top landmarks
- • Mitchel Air Force Base — US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
Arriving in Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Port Washington Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29A
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Searingtown Road
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Willowdale Avenue
Turn left onto Willowdale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hempstead, NY to Port Washington, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
3.6 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Port Washington Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northern State Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Glen Cove Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Murray Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Port Washington Boulevard
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Port Washington, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Continue on Glen Cove Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 25
268 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto N
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29A
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Service Road
12
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on NY 101
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Port Washington Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Willowdale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Willowdale Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto Mackey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mackey Avenue
16
Turn left onto Murray Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Murray Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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
Port Washington, NY
Afternoon in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
8 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
21m 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 Port Washington, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Port Washington Boulevard, Clinton Road, Long Island Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 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 $1.98 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hempstead, NY to Port Washington, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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