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

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to East Hampton, NY is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
95.36 mi
02h 22m
Flight
89.86 mi
144.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.86 mi
Kilometers
144.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.46 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T01:36
Arrive East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Farmingville
NY

Census designated place

From Elmhurst
47.6 mi
01h 11m
To East Hampton
47.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

    1699 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    3187 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 39

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto The Circle

    70 m · 16 sec · The Circle

  14. 14

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
58.6 mi · 61%
Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi · 14%
Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 11%
County Road 39
5.48 mi · 6%
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.63 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

58.6 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingville
01h 11m from Elmhurst
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Farmingville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Elmhurst and 47.8 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Farmingville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmingville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

41 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

49 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

64 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 89.86 mi (144.62 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population1,138
Coordinates40.9634300, -72.1848000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: East Hampton (-72.1848, 40.96343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.02
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.51 $27.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.86 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $4.69 $15.82 $31.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and East Hampton. The current time is 01:36:04.

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.