How far is Elmhurst, NY from New Cassel, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to New Cassel, NY is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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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 New Cassel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and New Cassel.
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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
13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2105 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
2442 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northern State Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Post Avenue, Old Westbury, Westbury
655 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Westbury
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Post Avenue
69 m · 12 sec · Post Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Street
792 ft · 23 sec · Rockland Street
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Turn right onto School Street
821 ft · 25 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
653 ft · 31 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
1054 ft · 32 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broadway
2325 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and New Cassel.
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
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
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 New Cassel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to New Cassel?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 9.8 miles from Elmhurst and 9.8 miles from New Cassel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers near New Cassel.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing 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 New Cassel. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 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 New Cassel
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 14,059 |
| Coordinates | 40.7589900, -73.5695700 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Cassel (-73.56957, 40.75899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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