Distance from Washington to North Hempstead by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to North Hempstead (NY) is 221 miles or 355 kilometers or 192 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to North Hempstead is 249 miles (401 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 28 miles or 46 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to North Hempstead, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and North Hempstead is 221 miles or 355 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to North Hempstead, is La Guardia Airport (LGA).

What is the average flight time from Washington to North Hempstead?

Flight time from Washington, DC to North Hempstead, NY is 0 hours 30 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to North Hempstead Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and North Hempstead, NY
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to North Hempstead, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to North Hempstead, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to North Hempstead, NY

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to North Hempstead, New York is 249 miles or 401 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to North Hempstead, NY is 249 miles or 401 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in North Hempstead, New York.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to North Hempstead, New York is approximately 249 miles (401 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to North Hempstead, NY

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to North Hempstead, NY?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to North Hempstead take?
Washington and North Hempstead are 5 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and North Hempstead

Time difference between Washington (DC) and North Hempstead (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in North Hempstead
2025-12-19, 04:27:17 EST2025-12-19, 04:27:17 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and North Hempstead New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and North Hempstead, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 249 mi 401 km 216.23 nmi
Straight line distance 221 mi 355 km 192 nmi
Difference 28 mi 46 km 24 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
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North Hempstead Details

North Hempstead is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 48' 12.1'' Longitude: W 73° 40' 42.2''
Latitude40.80336
Longitude-73.6784
StateNew York
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and North Hempstead, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 8 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 56 minutes