Origin
Hempstead, NY
Morning in Hempstead on Tuesday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Woodmere, 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
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodmere, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 8-mile trip from Hempstead to Woodmere, NY, will take you about 14 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local drive, entirely on surface streets with no highway time, making it ideal for a single day. You can expect to spend around $1 on fuel for this journey. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a seamless addition to a larger exploration of the Northeast region. It’s a drive that prioritizes directness over expansive scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Boulevard | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| West Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woodmere Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peninsula Boulevard
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Woodmere, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
2
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Woodmere Boulevard
6
Arrive at destination
Woodmere Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Mill Road
Turn left onto Mill Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Broadway
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Woodmere Boulevard
Turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Woodmere, NY
Morning in Woodmere on Tuesday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
9 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
14m 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 for the entirety of this 8-mile journey. You’ll be navigating through neighborhoods and towns, primarily using Peninsula Boulevard, West Broadway, and Mill Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on Peninsula Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the local turns resume. With a 0% highway share, this route is all about engaging with the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Peninsula Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near Mill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hempstead, NY to Woodmere, NY is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Woodmere Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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
Arriving in Woodmere, NY
Full guide →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 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Peninsula Boulevard. 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 6.8 miles (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Woodmere Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall 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 Woodmere, 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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