Origin
Long Beach, NY
Morning in Long Beach on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Long Beach, NY to Hempstead, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 9.2 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 Long Beach Road, North Long Beach Road, Long Beach Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Long Beach Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from Long Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Beach Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Park Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Long Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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East Park Avenue
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Park Avenue
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Long Beach Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Oceanside Road
Turn left onto Oceanside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Baldwin Road
At end of road, turn left onto Baldwin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| North Long Beach Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oceanside Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Beach Road
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on this road
378 ft
·
28 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
347 ft
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5 sec
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East Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard
168 ft
·
17 sec
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Monroe Boulevard
4
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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East Park Avenue
5
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Long Beach Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard
522 ft
·
13 sec
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Long Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
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Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto NY 27
320 ft
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8 sec
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Sunrise Highway
9
Turn left onto Oceanside Road
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Oceanside Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Long Beach Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
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North Long Beach Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto Baldwin Road
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Baldwin Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Henry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Henry Street
13
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
64 ft
·
1 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.6 miles from Long Beach, NY, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 9.2 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Long Beach, NY
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Long Beach, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Beach Road for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Long Beach, NY · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Long Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
The final approach into Hempstead, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hempstead, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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.
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Morning in Hempstead on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
18m 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 Long Beach, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 9.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Beach Road, North Long Beach Road, Long Beach Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Long Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Long Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Beach, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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