Origin
Bethpage, NY
Late night in Bethpage on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethpage, NY to Hempstead, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethpage, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection on Long Island, the 8.9-mile transit from Bethpage to Hempstead is a straightforward local drive. You can expect to reach your destination in about 16 minutes, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight planning. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this one of the most economical trips you can take in the Northeast. Since you remain entirely within the state of New York, you will find a familiar suburban environment throughout the entire journey. This route is best suited for those who need a direct, no-fuss path between these two points without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Turnpike | 4 mi | 7m |
| Front Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Stewart Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hempstead Turnpike
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Stewart Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewart Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 24
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 102
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
5
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
109 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
6
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 102 / Front Street
Turn left onto NY 102 / Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Hempstead Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Late night in Hempstead on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the route relies entirely on local corridors like Hempstead Turnpike, Front Street, and Peninsula Boulevard. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, your focus will be on navigating local traffic patterns and intersections. The road’s personality is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring you to stay alert through frequent turns. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes connectivity over scenic variety.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Hempstead Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethpage, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 16m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NY 102 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bethpage, NY
Full guide →Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.
Arriving 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
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 16m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Hempstead Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Hempstead Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NY 102 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hempstead, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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