How far is Elmhurst, NY from Lockport, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Lockport, NY is about 382.7 miles (615.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Lockport.
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Start on Grand Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1.2 mi · 4 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Brooklyn
2511 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, Greenpoint Avenue
750 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
1797 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
745 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
145 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
104 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right
11.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Alleghany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Alleghany Road
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Turn left onto Lewiston Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Lewiston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Road
94 m · 5 sec · Rochester Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1161 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Market Street
15 m · 1 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Lockport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Lockport?
The road trip is about 382.7 miles (615.9 km) and usually takes 08h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vestal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.2 miles from Elmhurst and 191.6 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.12 one way or $108.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Vestal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vestal.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 298.97 mi (481.15 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,834 |
| Coordinates | 43.1706100, -78.6903100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockport (-78.69031, 43.17061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 616 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $54.12 | $108.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $60.49 | $120.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $65.62 | $131.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $63.37 | $126.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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