Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Cove, NY
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This straightforward 11.8-mile drive from Hempstead, NY, to Glen Cove, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 21 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it offers a local, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. Given its brief duration and minimal mileage, this route is perfect for a quick outing or as part of a larger regional exploration within New York. You'll navigate primarily via Glen Cove Road, Greenvale Glen Cove Road, and Clinton Road.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pratt Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glen Cove Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Glen Cove, NY.
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Continue on Clinton Road
Continue on Glen Cove Road
Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Turn straight onto NY 107
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107
Continue on NY 107
Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107 / Cedar Swamp Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Continue onto Glen Cove Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Evening in Glen Cove on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent turns as you navigate through local streets and roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along Glen Cove Road. This means you'll be consistently engaged with the driving, making it a hands-on experience rather than a passive cruise. The roads will feel more like a typical suburban commute than an open highway experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clinton Street.
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 11.8 miles you will encounter 4 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: near the start (Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (NY 107 / Cedar Swamp Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.8 miles (Glen Cove Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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