How far is Brighton, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Brighton, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Elmhurst.
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Start on the route
54 m · 19 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Halstead Street
971 ft · 48 sec · Halstead Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Winton Road
138 m · 15 sec · North Winton Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
897 ft · 20 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1553 ft · 35 sec · East Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 490 East
2239 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
21 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
3053 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Maurice Avenue
892 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Borden Avenue
87 m · 16 sec · Borden Avenue
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Turn left onto Maurice Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maurice Avenue
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
68 m · 8 sec · Maurice Avenue
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Continue on 51st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 51st Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
1450 ft · 57 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
13 m · 2 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 Brighton and Elmhurst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brighton and Chance 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 Brighton to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Brighton and 184.1 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.55 one way or $97.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brighton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 251.7 mi (405.08 km).
#1 Brighton
Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
| Population | 36,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.1475600, -77.5505500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $48.55 | $97.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.87 | $117.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.84 | $113.69 |
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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