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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.64 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.64 mi
Kilometers
31.6 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Cassel
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T04:49
Arrive New Cassel
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Elmhurst
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To New Cassel
9.8 mi
00h 15m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

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.

  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

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2105 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2442 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Northern State Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Post Avenue, Old Westbury, Westbury

    655 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Westbury

    66 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Post Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Post Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rockland Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Rockland Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto School Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    653 ft · 31 sec · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    1054 ft · 32 sec · Grand Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2325 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 68%
Northern State Parkway
3.13 mi · 16%
N East
0.86 mi · 4%
I 495 East
0.49 mi · 3%
Queens Boulevard
0.48 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 15m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and New Cassel. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
New Cassel

#2 New Cassel

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population14,059
Coordinates40.7589900, -73.5695700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: New Cassel (-73.56957, 40.75899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.53
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and New Cassel. The current time is 04:49:52.

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.