How far is Elmhurst, NY from Arverne, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Arverne, NY is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Arverne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Arverne.
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Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
2609 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
58 m · 10 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway
2822 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
2584 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn left onto Beach 67th Street
597 ft · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach 67th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Arverne.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.62 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Arverne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Arverne?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Elmhurst and 8.4 miles from Arverne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Arverne.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Arverne. Straight-line distance: 10.92 mi (17.57 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arverne
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.7959700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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