How far is Elmhurst, NY from East Fishkill, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to East Fishkill, NY is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.93 mi
01h 35m
Flight
56.61 mi
91.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.93 mi
Kilometers
115.76 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Fishkill
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-16T08:32
Arrive East Fishkill
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Armonk
NY

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

From Elmhurst
36 mi
00h 47m
To East Fishkill
36 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
East Fishkill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Overnight
Using Hillside Lake as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and East Fishkill.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Horace Harding Expressway

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    587 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge

    2419 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1426 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

    2570 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Taconic State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Fishkill, Carmel

    1405 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Route 52

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 52

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 52

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
28.6 mi · 40%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 22%
I 84 West
15.6 mi · 22%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.72 mi · 2%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armonk
00h 47m from Elmhurst
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Fishkill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to East Fishkill?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Elmhurst and 36 miles from East Fishkill.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmhurst and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Fishkill.

Stop Ideas Near Armonk

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 Armonk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Armonk.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and East Fishkill. Straight-line distance: 56.61 mi (91.1 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
East Fishkill

#2 East Fishkill

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Population29,503
Coordinates41.5534300, -73.7956900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: East Fishkill (-73.79569, 41.55343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.37
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.18 $20.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $4.86 $12.35 $24.69
Diesel $4.69 $11.92 $23.85

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and East Fishkill. The current time is 08:32:56.

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.