Hempstead to Oshawa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.5 miles 557.6 km · straight line
415.8 miles estimated 669.1 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Hempstead from Oshawa?

The distance from Hempstead to Oshawa is 346.5 miles (557.6 km) as the crow flies. Oshawa is located NW of Hempstead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.8 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Hempstead is in New York, United States, while Oshawa is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hempstead and Oshawa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hempstead to Oshawa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hempstead & Oshawa

Quick Facts

Hempstead
40.71°N, 73.62°W
America/New_York
17m elevation
Oshawa
43.90°N, 78.85°W
America/Toronto
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients