How far is Elmhurst, NY from Brighton Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Brighton Beach, NY is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Brighton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Brighton Beach.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 74th Street
737 ft · 23 sec · 74th Street
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Turn right onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
2690 ft · 1 min · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1595 ft · 33 sec · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 21 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto 61st Street
1464 ft · 1 min · 61st Street
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Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
3142 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Continue on Rockaway Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Avenue P
2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coney Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Brighton 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.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Brighton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Brighton Beach?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Elmhurst and 6.8 miles from Brighton Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Brighton Beach.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Brighton Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.76 mi (18.93 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 Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5778800, -73.9595800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton Beach (-73.95958, 40.57788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
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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