How far is Elmhurst, NY from Mastic Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Mastic Beach, NY is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Mastic Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Mastic 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
48.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto William Floyd Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Turn left onto Roberts Road
2163 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Road
573 ft · 21 sec · Floyd Road
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Turn left onto Francis Landau Place
1894 ft · 52 sec · Francis Landau Place
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Continue on Mastic Beach Road
1285 ft · 39 sec · Mastic Beach Road
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Turn right onto Mastic Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mastic Road
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Turn left onto West Drive
25 m · 4 sec · West Drive
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Turn slight right onto Clearview Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Clearview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Mastic Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
48.6 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Mastic Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Mastic Beach?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Elmhurst and 29.9 miles from Mastic Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Mastic Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Mastic Beach. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.48 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 Mastic Beach
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 14,841 |
| Coordinates | 40.7667700, -72.8520500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mastic Beach (-72.85205, 40.76677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
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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