What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Hempstead is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Hempstead is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Mineola via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Newark to Hempstead?

The distance between Newark and Hempstead is 31 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $8 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Newark to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Hempstead train from?

Newark to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Hempstead train arrive?

Newark to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Hempstead is 32 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Newark to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 346+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Newark to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to MineolaPort Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 14m
$9–24
Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Hempstead31.5 mi
53 min
$6–9
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
2h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Hempstead31.5 mi
53 min
$280–340
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempstead
1h 47m
$9–26

Newark to Hempstead by train

455Weekly Trains

1h 14mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Mineola via New York Penn Station in around 1h 14m.

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