New York · United States
Where to stay in North Hempstead
North Hempstead is a city in New York, United States, home to about 238,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- JFK21 km · John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About North Hempstead
North Hempstead (officially known as the Town of North Hempstead) is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 237,639 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city or town in New York.
North Hempstead is the western half of Nassau County's North Shore. The two peninsulas on its northern shoreline are the "West Egg" and "East Egg" of Great Gatsby fame. As it borders Queens, it has a fair amount of development as well. The major communities in North Hempstead include Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn on the shore, New Hyde Park and Mineola on its southern border with Hempstead, and Westbury on its southeastern border with Hempstead and Oyster Bay.
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Things to do
What to see and do in North Hempstead
See
- Cedarmere
- Elderfields Preserve
- Nassau County Museum of Art
- Old Westbury Gardens
- Sands Point Preserve
- United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Clark Botanic Garden
Do
- Flower Hill Historic Trail
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Where to stay
Hotels in North Hempstead
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Roslyn House | 5.8 km | |
| Hyatt Place Garden City | 2.6 km | |
| Viana Hotel and Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham | 3.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit North Hempstead
North Hempstead has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; March is the wettest, with about 111 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to North Hempstead: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 21 km from the city centre in a straight line; LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 24 km) and Westchester County Airport (HPN, 36 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The Port Washington Branch of the Long Island Rail Road connects the North Shore to Flushing and Manhattan. The Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road connects the southern part of North Hempstead to Jamaica, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The Oyster Bay Branch, meanwhile, connects the southern and eastern parts of North Hempstead to Jamaica, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) and the Northern State Parkway both pass through and serve the village – as do New York State Routes 25, 25A, 25B, and 101.
Getting around
North Hempstead has a great network of roads bus routes, and great train service along the Main Line and Port Washington Branches (the Oyster Bay Branch, on the other hand, has less frequent service). Bikes are a great way of getting around places like Port Washington, which has its own public bike-share system sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
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JFK · John F. Kennedy International Airport
LGA · LaGuardia Airport
HPN · Westchester County Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in North Hempstead
Stay safe
North Hempstead is generally a very safe place to visit both during the day and at night. However, it has some areas which visitors might want to exercise caution in, especially at night. These areas include the hamlet of New Cassel and portions of the Incorporated Village of Westbury. Both of these places — especially New Cassel — suffer from crime, drugs, and rampant gang activity. Westbury is safe during the daylight hours, and during the nighttime hours, it depends on where you are. Some places are fine at night, although the downtown section can become deserted during the late night hours, so you may find it spooky.
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Questions
North Hempstead: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit North Hempstead?
North Hempstead has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; March is the wettest, with about 111 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to North Hempstead?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 21 km from the city centre in a straight line; LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 24 km) and Westchester County Airport (HPN, 36 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in North Hempstead?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near North Hempstead
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.