How far is Elmhurst, NY from Bethpage, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Bethpage, NY is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.72 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.73 mi
33.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.73 mi
Kilometers
33.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 12, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-12T04:14
Arrive Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Elmhurst
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Bethpage
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Marginal Road

    160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    952 ft · 21 sec · Hicksville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2400 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1592 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

    2154 ft · 45 sec · Stewart Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
18.6 mi · 75%
South Broadway
2.46 mi · 10%
North Broadway
1.08 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
I 495 East
0.49 mi · 2%
Queens Boulevard
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

18.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 19m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Bethpage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Elmhurst and 12.4 miles from Bethpage.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Bethpage.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

North Hills
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Bethpage. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Bethpage

#2 Bethpage

Census-designated place in New York

Population16,429
Coordinates40.7442700, -73.4820700
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Bethpage (-73.48207, 40.74427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.90 $7.80
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $4.69 $4.08 $8.17

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Bethpage. The current time is 04:14:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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