How far is Elmhurst, NY from Kiryas Joel, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Kiryas Joel, NY is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
54.39 mi
01h 23m
Flight
44.48 mi
71.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.39 mi
Kilometers
87.54 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiryas Joel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Kiryas Joel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

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
Chestnut Ridge
NY

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

From Elmhurst
27.2 mi
00h 41m
To Kiryas Joel
27.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Kiryas Joel.

  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 left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman

    750 ft · 18 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road

    78 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto State Route 32

    80 m · 7 sec · State Route 32

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Monroe

    141 m · 17 sec

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nininger Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Nininger Road

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    711 ft · 16 sec · Nininger Road

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nininger Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Nininger Road

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nininger Road

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bakertown Road

    989 ft · 21 sec · Bakertown Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Bakertown Road

    3110 ft · 1 min · Bakertown Road

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Acres Road

    1801 ft · 56 sec · Acres Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Satmar Drive

    1719 ft · 1 min · Satmar Drive

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Hayes Court

    846 ft · 41 sec · Hayes Court

  50. 50

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 28%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 26%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 13%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 4%
Nininger Road
1.96 mi · 4%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chestnut Ridge
00h 41m from Elmhurst
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kiryas Joel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Kiryas Joel?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Chestnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Elmhurst and 27.2 miles from Kiryas Joel.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kiryas Joel.

Stop Ideas Near Chestnut Ridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chestnut Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chestnut Ridge.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

30 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Kiryas Joel. Straight-line distance: 44.48 mi (71.59 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Kiryas Joel

#2 Kiryas Joel

Town

Population28,953
Coordinates41.3420400, -74.1679200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Kiryas Joel (-74.16792, 41.34204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.39
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.70 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.60 $17.21
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.67
Diesel $4.69 $9.01 $18.02

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Kiryas Joel. The current time is 19:01:36.

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