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

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to East Northport, NY is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
36.43 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.43 mi
Kilometers
58.63 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Northport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive East Northport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
New Cassel
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Elmhurst
18.2 mi
00h 27m
To East Northport
18.3 mi
00h 27m

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
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 North: Northport

    150 m · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Deforest Road

    1041 ft · 32 sec · Deforest Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    697 ft · 15 sec · Deer Park Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Deer Park Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Jericho Turnpike

    1034 ft · 24 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elwood Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Elwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pulaski Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pulaski Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Larkfield Road

    33 m · 8 sec · Larkfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
19.3 mi · 53%
Northern State Parkway
10.8 mi · 30%
Elwood Road
2.65 mi · 7%
East Deer Park Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Pulaski Road
0.73 mi · 2%
I 495 East
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

19.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cassel
00h 27m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Northport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

New Cassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Elmhurst and 18.3 miles from East Northport.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Northport.

Stop Ideas Near New Cassel

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 New Cassel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cassel.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

36 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and East Northport. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.12 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 Northport

#2 East Northport

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population20,217
Coordinates40.8767600, -73.3245600
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: East Northport (-73.32456, 40.87676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.78 $11.56
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.54
Diesel $4.69 $6.06 $12.11

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 Northport. The current time is 03:15:18.

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.