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Hempstead New York Map

Explore Hempstead, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hempstead, New York

How to Use This Hempstead, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hempstead, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hempstead.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hempstead
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.706213
Longitude	-73.61874
Population	59,169
Density	6189.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	11550, 11549, 11551
Area Code	516
County Seat	Mineola
School District	Hempstead Union Free School District

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About Hempstead, New York

Hempstead is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 59,169. The population density is 6189.5 people per km². Hempstead is located at 40.7062°N, 73.6187°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hempstead is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 11550, 11549, 11551.

Hempstead occupies a sprawling, densely populated landscape defined by the suburban character of the mid-Atlantic coast. It lies 1.4 miles west-northwest of Uniondale, NY (from Uniondale, NY: bearing 287°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-southeast of Queens. The terrain here is largely level, punctuated by the quiet presence of Unknown Park, which serves as a green anchor for the surrounding residential blocks. Just two miles to the west, the waters of Hempstead Lake shimmer under the shifting light of the afternoon, while the nearby Milburn Creek offers a subtle, winding contrast to the gridded streets. Though the Appalachian Mountains remain distant, appearing only as a suggestion of shadow on the far western horizon, the quality of light in Hempstead often feels oceanic, caught in the humid, salt-tinged air blowing in from Randall Bay, five miles away.

Hempstead traces its origins to the colonial era, evolving from early land grants into a pivotal administrative center for the region. The founding of Hempstead reflects the broader historical tides of the mid-17th century, when settlers established a foothold in this flat, fertile expanse to cultivate the land and organize a permanent village. Over the generations, the architectural character of Hempstead has shifted, moving from agrarian roots to the mid-century suburban density that defines its current form. This evolution has left behind a landscape that feels both deeply established and constantly in motion, where the echoes of early settlement are layered beneath the bustling activity of modern life.

Economic life in Hempstead functions as a vital engine for the broader surrounding region, supported by a diverse array of professional services, retail hubs, and public institutions. The presence of Hofstra University provides a distinct intellectual and social gravity, drawing students and faculty who contribute to the local economy and culture. Infrastructure in Hempstead is robust, characterized by a complex web of roads and transit lines that facilitate the daily movement of commuters heading toward the city or deeper into the island. Beyond the immediate commercial zones, the town maintains a steady industrial output that keeps pace with the demands of a high-density population, ensuring that Hempstead remains a functional, self-sustaining pillar of the local economy.

Cultural life in Hempstead is defined by a vibrant, multifaceted energy that manifests in its annual festivals and the passionate following for collegiate athletics. The university’s sports teams often serve as the primary focus for local school spirit, bringing residents together to celebrate the rhythm of the academic and athletic calendar. Landmarks of local significance dot the streets, standing as markers of a place that values its own specific identity. While the nearest natural features like North Meadow and the distant Fighting Island offer spaces for quiet reflection, the daily experience of living in Hempstead is driven by a restless, forward-looking momentum that recognizes both its history and its role as a significant hub of modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

World War I Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 026° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 332° NW
Lost and Found: An Excavation Project (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 321° NW
African American Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 296° NW
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 218° SW
COUNTY OF NASSAU Land (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 027° NE
Wilbur Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 196° S
Madison Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 199° S
Nassau County Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 163° S
Nassau County Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 036° NE
Cradle of Aviation Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 036° NE
Olmsted Theatre (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 301° NW
Site of Camp Mills Base Hospital (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 347° N
Flying Through the Years at Roosevelt Field (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 007° N
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 262° W
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium (Stadium) — 2.8 mi, 054° NE
Malvern Cinema & Arts Center (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 232° SW
Valley Stream State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 246° SW
Regal Cinemas 13 (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 219° SW
Cask Foundation (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 218° SW
The Floral Park Historical Society Museum & Archives (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 286° W
Bellmore Maintenance Facility (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.8 mi, 107° E
Nautical Mile (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 159° S
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 10.3 mi, 234° SW · 47k acres
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.0 mi, 020° N · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.0 mi, 020° N · 3,365 acres
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 21.3 mi, 104° E · 23k acres

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