How far is East Fishkill, NY from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.07 mi
01h 23m
Flight
56.61 mi
91.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.07 mi
Kilometers
115.99 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in East Fishkill
Thu, Apr 16, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Fishkill
2026-04-16T06:46
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Fishkill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Armonk
NY

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

From East Fishkill
35.9 mi
00h 41m
To Elmhurst
36.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Fishkill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Overnight
Using Hillside Lake as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Fishkill and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 52

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 52

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp right

    1353 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    2866 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard

    1257 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    2692 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    42 m · 9 sec · Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 38%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 24%
I 84 East
15.7 mi · 22%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 3%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.44 mi · 2%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight right

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armonk
00h 41m from East Fishkill
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Fishkill and Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Fishkill to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from East Fishkill and 36.2 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Fishkill and Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Armonk

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Armonk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Fishkill and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 56.61 mi (91.1 km).

East Fishkill

#1 East Fishkill

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Population29,503
Coordinates41.5534300, -73.7956900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 52 (-73.795653, 41.553456)
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.37
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.18 $20.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $4.86 $12.35 $24.69
Diesel $4.69 $11.92 $23.85

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 York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Fishkill and Elmhurst. The current time is 06:46:46.

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.