How far is Elmhurst, NY from Mahwah, NJ?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Mahwah, NJ is about 373.8 miles (601.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Mahwah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Mahwah.
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Start on Lake Street
11 m · 3 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue
572 ft · 27 sec · Elmhurst Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fluvanna Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fluvanna Avenue
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Turn left onto Strunk Road
1602 ft · 33 sec · Strunk Road
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Take the ramp right
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
222.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.1 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
1114 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Route 17
1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17
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Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min · Orange Turnpike
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Continue on Orange Avenue
2119 ft · 38 sec · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Orange Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Airmount Road
51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Mahwah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
223 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahwah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Mahwah?
The road trip is about 373.8 miles (601.5 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?
Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.7 miles from Elmhurst and 187.1 miles from Mahwah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 $52.88 one way or $105.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahwah.
Stop Ideas Near Barton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 275.36 mi (443.15 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1181100, -79.2936600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $59.10 | $118.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $64.12 | $128.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.91 | $123.83 |
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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