How far is Elmhurst, NY from Lindenhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
31.89 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.64 mi
42.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Lindenhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Elmhurst
15.9 mi
00h 23m
To Lindenhurst
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    18.8 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 3 South: Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst

    674 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Wellwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Wellwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Wellwood Avenue

    75 m · 5 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
18.8 mi · 59%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 11%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 7%
Grand Central Parkway
1.36 mi · 4%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
North Wellwood Avenue
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

18.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 23m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Elmhurst and 16 miles from Lindenhurst.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Elmhurst is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Lindenhurst

#2 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Lindenhurst (-73.37345, 40.68677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Lindenhurst. The current time is 05:41:08.

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.