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Cities Near Hempstead

Cities near Hempstead, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Levittown, Queens Village, East New York. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hempstead, New York is Levittown, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Levittown6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Queens Village7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
East New York14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Parkchester16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
West New York21 mi / 35 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Coney Island22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
White Plains24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Stamford24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayonne26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Hempstead

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Levittown, Queens Village, East New York, Parkchester, Brentwood. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hempstead include Levittown, Queens Village, East New York, Parkchester, Brentwood. The closest is Levittown, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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