How far is Elmhurst, NY from Mount Pleasant, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Mount Pleasant, NY is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Grand Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1.2 mi · 4 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Brooklyn
2511 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, Greenpoint Avenue
750 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
1797 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
745 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
145 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
104 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
1240 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Oswego Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Oswego Road
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Continue on West 1st Street South
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street South
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
3279 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Whitaker Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Road
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Continue on County Route 176
1862 ft · 51 sec · County Route 176
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Continue on Whittaker Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whittaker Road
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Turn right onto Short Cut Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Short Cut Road
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Turn right onto County Route 45
1469 ft · 40 sec · County Route 45
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Elmhurst and 143.4 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 223.54 mi (359.76 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 Mount Pleasant
Town in Westchester county, New York, USA
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 43.3870100, -76.3779900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-76.37799, 43.38701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.30 | $90.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.14 | $98.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.46 | $94.91 |
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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