How far is Elmhurst, NY from Medford, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Medford, NY is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Medford.
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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
47.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue
1158 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1282 ft · 22 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Route 112
2136 ft · 56 sec · Route 112
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Turn right onto Long Island Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Long Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Medford.
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
47.4 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Medford?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Elmhurst and 24.7 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
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 Plainview.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Medford. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.46 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 Medford
Medford is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8176000, -73.0001100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-73.00011, 40.8176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
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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