How far is Elmhurst, NY from Haverstraw, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Haverstraw, NY is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.96 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.96 mi
Kilometers
61.09 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverstraw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-18T08:02
Arrive Haverstraw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Elmhurst
19 mi
00h 30m
To Haverstraw
19 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

    821 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island

    2737 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North

    1962 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

    2580 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    745 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

    549 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg

    2182 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Main Street

    749 ft · 36 sec · New Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Clove Avenue

    89 m · 15 sec · Clove Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    878 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    19 m · 3 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.5 mi · 36%
NY 303 North
3.1 mi · 8%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 6%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.95 mi · 5%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.14 mi · 3%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 30m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near Haverstraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Elmhurst and 19 miles from Haverstraw.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near Haverstraw.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14 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 13.9 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 Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Haverstraw. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Haverstraw

#2 Haverstraw

Town in New York

Population12,900
Coordinates41.1975900, -73.9645800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Haverstraw (-73.96458, 41.19759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.03
Diesel $4.69 $6.29 $12.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Haverstraw. The current time is 08:02:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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