Origin
Hempstead, NY
Morning in Hempstead on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Bellmore, 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
11m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmore, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection on Long Island, this 6.3-mile trip from Hempstead to Bellmore is a straightforward local transit. Clocking in at just 11 minutes of driving time, it functions perfectly as a short day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate entirely on local roads like Front Street, William Street, and Jerusalem Avenue, keeping your transit costs minimal with an estimated fuel budget of only $1. Because both towns are located within the Northeast region, the transition is seamless and familiar. This route is ideal for those who prefer avoiding major interstates in favor of direct, neighborhood-level travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Bellmore Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| William Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jerusalem Avenue
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Bellmore, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
3
Turn slight right
111 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto William Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Jerusalem Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
7
Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bellmore Avenue
8
Turn right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 102 / Front Street
Turn slight right onto NY 102 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jerusalem Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Jerusalem Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Jerusalem Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bellmore, NY
Morning in Bellmore on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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 that keeps you engaged with the surrounding suburban landscape. Since there is zero highway share on this route, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches here, as the journey consists of frequent transitions between Front Street, William Street, and Jerusalem Avenue. Navigating this 6.3-mile path requires consistent attention to turns, offering a hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from a straight-shot interstate commute. It is a functional, functional stretch of road that gets you from point A to point B without any high-speed complexity.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Jerusalem Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 102 / Front Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 (NY 102 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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
This 6.3-mile drive is a breeze for a same-day round trip, taking only about 11 minutes each way. You won't even need to worry about finding a charger.
Family Friendly
With a total drive time of just 11 minutes and a simple, turn-heavy local route, this trip is definitely short enough for kids. No highway means less stress for parents, too.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.3 miles and 11 minutes, this route is comfortably short for a solo traveler looking for a quick local excursion. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy your destination without a long drive.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.3-mile local drive is perfect for first-time drivers, with a complexity rating of 1/10 and no highway miles. You'll get to practice local navigation without it feeling overwhelming.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Jerusalem Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NY 102 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellmore, 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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