How far is Elmhurst, NY from Miller Place, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Miller Place, NY is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
53.98 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.6 mi
78.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.87 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miller Place
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive Miller Place
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Elmhurst
27 mi
00h 38m
To Miller Place
27 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Miller Place.

  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

    35.5 mi · 49 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  7. 7

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Crystal Brook Hollow Road NORTH

    134 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

    2458 ft · 53 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Country Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Country Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
35.5 mi · 66%
Nesconset Highway
7.71 mi · 14%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
3.47 mi · 6%
North Country Road
2.99 mi · 6%
Wheeler Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Express Drive South
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

35.5 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 38m from Elmhurst
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Miller Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Miller Place?

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Elmhurst and 27 miles from Miller Place.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Miller Place.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Miller Place. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.21 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Miller Place

#2 Miller Place

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,339
Coordinates40.9598200, -72.9962100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Miller Place (-72.99621, 40.95982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.24 $18.47
Diesel $4.69 $8.92 $17.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Miller Place. The current time is 05:59:36.

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.