How far is Elmhurst, NY from Baldwin, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Baldwin, NY is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.37 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.12 mi
24.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.12 mi
Kilometers
24.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.57 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-18T10:11
Arrive Baldwin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Elmhurst
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Baldwin
9.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Baldwin.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    2609 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    37 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
6.36 mi · 35%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 19%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 12%
Grand Central Parkway
1.36 mi · 7%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 6%
Long Island Expressway
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

6.36 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 13m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Baldwin?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.2 miles from Elmhurst and 9.2 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baldwin

Census designated place in New York, United States

Population24,033
Coordinates40.6564900, -73.6093000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Baldwin (-73.6093, 40.65649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.91 $5.83
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.69 $3.05 $6.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Baldwin. The current time is 10:11:37.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.