How far is East Elmhurst, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from East Elmhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Elmhurst and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Elmhurst and Manhattan.
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Start on Astoria Boulevard
73 m · 13 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Astoria Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Staten Island
623 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
1.2 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
104 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 69th Street
905 ft · 37 sec · 69th Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Elmhurst and Manhattan.
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.
Astoria Boulevard
Continue on Astoria Boulevard
1.49 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Elmhurst to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from East Elmhurst and 4.5 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Elmhurst and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.87 km).
#1 East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7612100, -73.8651400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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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