How far is Elmhurst, NY from Long Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Long Beach, NY is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Long Beach.
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Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
2609 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
58 m · 10 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Beech Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Beech Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
843 ft · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1700 ft · 37 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Long Beach.
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.
Nassau Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway
3.03 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Elmhurst and 9.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 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 Long Beach
City in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,303 |
| Coordinates | 40.5884400, -73.6579100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-73.65791, 40.58844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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