How far is Elmhurst, NY from Coney Island, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Coney Island, NY is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Coney Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Coney Island.
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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
4 mi · 11 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway
722 ft · 20 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
834 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cropsey Avenue South
155 m · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cropsey Avenue
2288 ft · 1 min · Cropsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Neptune Avenue
3261 ft · 2 min · Neptune Avenue
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Continue on Neptune Avenue
827 ft · 36 sec · Neptune Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Neptune Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Coney Island.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny near Coney Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Coney Island?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Elmhurst and 8.9 miles from Coney Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Coney Island.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
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 East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Coney Island. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.17 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 Coney Island
Coney Island is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5778800, -73.9940300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coney Island (-73.99403, 40.57788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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