How far is Bethpage, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Bethpage, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethpage and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage and Elmhurst.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
2154 ft · 51 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1848 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1955 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
78 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Hicksville Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · Hicksville Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Continue on North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto North Service Road
117 m · 8 sec · North Service Road
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Continue on North Marginal Road
1 mi · 1 min · North Marginal Road
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Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike
129 m · 7 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
1965 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
16.8 mi · 23 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard
1257 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2692 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
42 m · 9 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethpage and Elmhurst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
16.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethpage and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethpage to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Searingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Bethpage and 14.9 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethpage and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Searingtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Searingtown.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethpage and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 km).
#1 Bethpage
Census-designated place in New York
| Population | 16,429 |
| Coordinates | 40.7442700, -73.4820700 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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