How far is Elmhurst, NY from Greenburgh, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Greenburgh, NY is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.77 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.56 mi
33.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.77 mi
Kilometers
39.87 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Greenburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Elmhurst
12.4 mi
00h 20m
To Greenburgh
12.4 mi
00h 20m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1673 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    770 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley

    1513 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road

    1142 ft · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

    530 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    143 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Major Deegan Expressway
8.31 mi · 34%
New York State Thruway
7.58 mi · 31%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.35 mi · 9%
Saw Mill River Parkway
1.54 mi · 6%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.14 mi · 5%
Queens Boulevard
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Major Deegan Expressway

Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

8.31 mi · 00h 12m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 20m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Greenburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Elmhurst and 12.4 miles from Greenburgh.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 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 12.7 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 11.7 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 12.3 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 Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Greenburgh. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Greenburgh

#2 Greenburgh

Town

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0328700, -73.8429100
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Greenburgh (-73.84291, 41.03287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.90 $7.80
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $4.69 $4.08 $8.17

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 Greenburgh. The current time is 07:51:16.

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.