How far is East Islip, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from East Islip, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Islip and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Islip and Elmhurst.
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Start on Pauchogue Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · Pauchogue Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Islip Avenue
1552 ft · 35 sec · Islip Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Boulevard
828 ft · 23 sec · Union Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
54 m · 5 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Continue on Commack Road
2487 ft · 1 min · Commack Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
1575 ft · 30 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
709 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
28.9 mi · 39 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
1595 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
3092 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 km · 1 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 East Islip and Elmhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
28.9 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Islip to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from East Islip and 24.5 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Islip and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 36.24 mi (58.33 km).
#1 East Islip
Hamlet and CDP in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 14,475 |
| Coordinates | 40.7320400, -73.1856700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
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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