Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4m
Distance
1.9 mi
3 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hempstead, NY
Mel Audelo
The drive from Hempstead, NY to South Hempstead, NY covers 1.9 miles and takes about 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baldwin Road, Henry Street, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.8 miles on Baldwin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4m. Total distance: 1.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 4m drive with frequent turns across 1.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 early in the drive near Peninsula Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hempstead, NY to South Hempstead, NY is easy. At 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Peninsula Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Stratford Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Continue onto Peninsula Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Henry Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Stratford Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stratford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and South Hempstead, NY.
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
Turn left onto Henry Street
Turn straight onto Baldwin Road
Continue on Grand Avenue
Turn right onto Stratford Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.31 one way
$0.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.20 | $0.09 |
| Efficient EV | 0.5 | 0 | $0.17 | $0.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.27 | $0.12 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in South Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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