Origin
Farmingdale, NY
Morning in Farmingdale on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmingdale, NY to Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmingdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Farmingdale to Hempstead, NY, is easily manageable in just 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on major parkways and expressways, with about 68% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and with no recommended stops, you can make good time. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State, offering a straightforward transit between two Long Island communities. Expect a highway-focused experience for this quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Conklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenwich Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on this road
278 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
489 ft
·
40 sec
3
Turn left onto Wesche Drive
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Wesche Drive
4
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street
5
Turn left onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Street
6
Continue on NY 24
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street
7
Continue on NY 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
9
Merge onto NY 135
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4W
Toward SO West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto SO
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Uniondale
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Nassau Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Greenwich Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwich Street
16
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Henry Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SO West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4W
Toward SO West: New York
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Uniondale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Uniondale
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
2% chance
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
28 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
18m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is decidedly highway-focused, with a significant 68% of the 11.9 miles spent on expressways. You'll encounter stretches on the Southern State Parkway, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, and Hempstead Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 5.5 miles along the Southern State Parkway. This suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, rather than winding backroads or scenic detours.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Farmingdale, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Freeport and Uniondale.
So West: New York
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
Freeport
9.9 mi in
|
~15m
Uniondale
10 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
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 18m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.06 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hempstead, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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