How far is Elmhurst, NY from Mineola, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Mineola, NY is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Mineola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Mineola.
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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
9.7 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Hyde Park Road
1188 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on South Service Road
121 m · 13 sec · South Service Road
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
1.5 km · 2 min · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Marcus Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Marcus Avenue
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jericho Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Mineola.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
9.65 mi · 00h 14m
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 near Mineola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Mineola?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Elmhurst and 7.4 miles from Mineola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Mineola.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Mineola. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.04 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 Mineola
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,546 |
| Coordinates | 40.7492700, -73.6406800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineola (-73.64068, 40.74927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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