How far is Elmhurst, NY from Centereach, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Centereach, NY is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Centereach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Centereach.
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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
35.5 mi · 49 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nesconset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
923 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
2 mi · 3 min · Middle Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middle Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Centereach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
35.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Elmhurst and Light Rain near Centereach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Centereach?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Elmhurst and 22.7 miles from Centereach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Elmhurst and Light Rain near Centereach.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Centereach. Straight-line distance: 41.58 mi (66.91 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 Centereach
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 31,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -73.0995500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centereach (-73.09955, 40.85843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
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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