How far is Elmhurst, NY from Fallsburg, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Fallsburg, NY is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Fallsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Fallsburg.
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Start on Grand Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1673 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
821 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
2737 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
1962 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
549 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
42.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
1731 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
102 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Turn right onto Old Falls Road
1074 ft · 36 sec · Old Falls Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
612 ft · 27 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Fallsburg.
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.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
42.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near Fallsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Fallsburg?
The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Elmhurst and 50.1 miles from Fallsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near Fallsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Harriman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harriman.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Poughkeepsie station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.15 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 Fallsburg
Town in New York
| Population | 12,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.7320400, -74.6012700 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallsburg (-74.60127, 41.73204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.01 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
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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