Origin
Sea Cliff, NY
Evening in Sea Cliff on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sea Cliff, 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
21m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sea Cliff, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.9-mile drive between Sea Cliff and Hempstead, NY, is designed for a single day, taking about 21 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating local roads, primarily using Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove Avenue, and Clinton Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. This route is best suited for those looking for a quick, straightforward journey within the Northeast region, offering a taste of local Long Island life without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, it's a perfect add-on to another local activity or a simple way to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Glen Cove Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sea Cliff Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Back Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Glen Cove Road
— 5.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Cliff, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on Roslyn Avenue
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roslyn Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sea Cliff Avenue
3
Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Glen Cove Avenue
4
Turn left onto Back Road
320 ft
·
11 sec
·
Back Road
5
Turn right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Glen Cove Road
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
8
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
9
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
10
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
109 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sea Cliff Avenue
Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Glen Cove Avenue
Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Turn right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Evening in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
S 13 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
32 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
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 10.9-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. You'll be on familiar town roads for most of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 5.2 miles along Glen Cove Road. This means you'll be navigating traffic lights, intersections, and varying speed limits as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. The road character remains consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Glen Cove Road.
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 early in the drive near Sea Cliff Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sea Cliff, NY to Hempstead, NY is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sea Cliff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Glen Cove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Greenvale Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Sea Cliff, NY
Full guide →Founded 1883
Top landmarks
- • Sea Cliff railway station — Historic Long Island Rail Road station
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 21m. Total distance: 10.9 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Glen Cove Road. 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: near the start (Sea Cliff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Glen Cove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Greenvale Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area (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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