How far is Elmhurst, NY from Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Flatbush, NY is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
10.5 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.22 mi
11.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.22 mi
Kilometers
11.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.5 mi
Kilometers
16.9 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatbush
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive Flatbush
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Elmhurst
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Flatbush
5.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    1278 ft · 48 sec · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Hoffman Drive

    1180 ft · 45 sec · Hoffman Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    56 m · 6 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    1293 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue

    745 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West

    1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Empire Boulevard

    126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flatbush Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.74 mi · 26%
Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 23%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 14%
I 495 West
1.07 mi · 10%
Flatbush Avenue
0.79 mi · 8%
Long Island Expressway
0.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Washington Avenue

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

2.4 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 10m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Flatbush?

The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Elmhurst and 5.3 miles from Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 3.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 7.22 mi (11.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

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

Flatbush is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6520500, -73.9590300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Flatbush (-73.95903, 40.65205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.65
Round trip
$3.29
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.65 $3.29
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.84 $3.69
Premium $5.38 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.51 $2.41 $4.82

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Flatbush. The current time is 22:38:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.