How far is Elmhurst, NY from Chinatown, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Chinatown, NY is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Chinatown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Chinatown.
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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 left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Turn left onto Bowery
1621 ft · 1 min · Bowery
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Turn right onto Canal Street
25 m · 3 sec · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Chinatown.
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
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chinatown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Chinatown?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.2 miles from Elmhurst and 4.2 miles from Chinatown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chinatown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Chinatown. Straight-line distance: 6.35 mi (10.22 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 Chinatown
Chinatown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7164900, -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinatown (-73.99625, 40.71649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.29 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
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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