How far is Elmhurst, NY from New City, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to New City, NY is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
35.02 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.99 mi
46.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive New City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Elmhurst
17.5 mi
00h 28m
To New City
17.5 mi
00h 28m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and New City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and New City.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1673 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    770 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

    821 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island

    2737 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North

    1962 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

    2580 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    745 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

    549 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    20.6 mi · 28 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward North Middletown Road, New City, Nanuet

    662 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Germonds Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Germonds Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 304

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 304

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Congers Road

    706 ft · 23 sec · Congers Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and New City.

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
20.6 mi · 59%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 7%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.95 mi · 6%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.14 mi · 3%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.1 mi · 3%
Queens Boulevard
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

20.6 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 28m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near New City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to New City?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Elmhurst and 17.5 miles from New City.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near New City.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 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
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 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 12.7 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 Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and New City. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.66 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 City

#2 New City

Census designated place in New York

Population33,559
Coordinates41.1476000, -73.9893100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: New City (-73.98931, 41.1476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.56 $11.11
Premium $4.86 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $4.69 $5.82 $11.64

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 City. The current time is 03:45:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.