How far is Elmhurst, NY from Glen Cove, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
20.83 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.45 mi
24.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.83 mi
Kilometers
33.52 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Cove
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Tue, May 5, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-05-05T06:22
Arrive Glen Cove
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Elmhurst
10.4 mi
00h 17m
To Glen Cove
10.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Glen Cove.

  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

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington

    1012 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pratt Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    557 ft · 15 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
11.3 mi · 54%
Northern Boulevard
2.36 mi · 11%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.92 mi · 9%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Pratt Boulevard
1.23 mi · 6%
Cedar Swamp Road
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 17m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Glen Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Glen Cove?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Elmhurst and 10.4 miles from Glen Cove.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Glen Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.86 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Glen Cove

#2 Glen Cove

City in Nassau County, New York

Population27,005
Coordinates40.8623200, -73.6337400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Glen Cove (-73.63374, 40.86232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.85
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.93 $5.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.27 $6.54
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.69 $3.43 $6.85

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Glen Cove. The current time is 06:22:24.

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.