How far is Blairstown, NJ from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Elmhurst, NY is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.39 mi
06h 37m
Flight
237.36 mi
381.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.36 mi
Kilometers
381.99 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.39 mi
Kilometers
494.69 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Tue, Jul 21, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Tue, Jul 21, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-07-21T03:55
Arrive Elmhurst
Tue, Jul 21, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Blairstown
153.5 mi
03h 18m
To Elmhurst
153.9 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 20 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hainesburg River Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Hainesburg River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hainesburg River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hainesburg River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West

    61 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  27. 27

    Continue on Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Hickory Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Market Street

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Kiantone Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Kiantone Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Foote Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Foote Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Foote Avenue

    1681 ft · 52 sec · Foote Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Fluvanna Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Fluvanna Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue

    572 ft · 26 sec · Elmhurst Avenue

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Lake Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and Elmhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
200 mi · 65%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 4%
Market Street
11.9 mi · 4%
Montmorenci Road
8.83 mi · 3%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

195 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70 mi
237.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
03h 18m from Blairstown
Leave By
10:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blairstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Blairstown and 153.9 miles from Elmhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blairstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lamar, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 237.36 mi (381.99 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1181100, -79.2936600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)
End: Elmhurst (-79.29366, 42.11811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.06 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.12 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Jul 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Elmhurst. The current time is 03:55:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.