How far is Elmhurst, NY from Bath Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Bath Beach, NY is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Bath Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Bath Beach.
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Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
1278 ft · 48 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Hoffman Drive
1180 ft · 45 sec · Hoffman Drive
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
56 m · 6 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
1293 ft · 24 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 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street
857 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto 86th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 86th Street
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Turn right onto Bay 19th Street
1006 ft · 48 sec · Bay 19th Street
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Benson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Bath Beach.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.62 mi · 00h 09m
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 Bath Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Bath Beach?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Elmhurst and 8.5 miles from Bath Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Bath Beach.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Bath Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 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 Bath Beach
Bath Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6045500, -74.0043100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath Beach (-74.00431, 40.60455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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