Origin
Selden, NY
Afternoon in Selden on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selden, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 38.9 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smithtown Bypass, Route 111, Hauppauge Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 38.9 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.
Smithtown Bypass 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 Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 54m 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 Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smithtown Bypass | — | — |
| Route 111 | — | — |
| Hauppauge Boulevard | — | — |
| Townline Road | — | — |
| Wheeler Road | — | — |
| Joshuas Path | — | — |
| Islip Avenue | — | — |
| SO | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Smithtown Bypass
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Middle Country Road
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Middle Country Road
2
Turn left onto Smithtown Bypass
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
3
Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
4
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
Townline Road
6
Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
8
Continue on Islip Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
9
Take the ramp right toward SO: New York
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SO: New York
10
Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
11
Continue on Southern State Parkway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Southern State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
14
Keep slight right to continue on Uniondale
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Uniondale
15
Turn right onto Nassau Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Road
16
Continue on Greenwich Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwich Street
17
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Henry Street
18
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Selden, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Selden, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hempstead, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.81 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Hempstead on Thursday
Local time
3:33 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
2 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
54m 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 Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 38.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smithtown Bypass, Route 111, Hauppauge Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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 Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 54m 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 Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Selden, NY to Hempstead, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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