Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Evening in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Street, Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | — | — |
| Pine Hollow Road | — | — |
| Oyster Bay Road | — | — |
| Jericho Oyster Bay Road | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| N West | — | — |
| Northern State Parkway | — | — |
| M South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
289 ft
·
21 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto South Street
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Street
3
Continue on Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
4
Continue on Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oyster Bay Road
5
Continue on Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
6
Continue on North Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
7
Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
N West: New York
8
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
M South: Jones Beach
10
Keep slight left to continue on M: Jones Beach
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
M: Jones Beach
11
Continue on Meadowbrook State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward West Old Country Road, Mineola
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Old Country Road, Mineola
13
Turn right onto Old Country Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Country Road
14
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Glen Cove Road
15
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
16
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
17
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
18
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
11 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
23m 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 Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Street, Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oyster Bay, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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