How far is Elmhurst, NY from North Bellport, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to North Bellport, NY is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
53.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.01 mi
78.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.01 mi
Kilometers
78.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.4 mi
Kilometers
85.94 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bellport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive North Bellport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Elmhurst
26.7 mi
00h 38m
To North Bellport
26.8 mi
00h 38m

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
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and North Bellport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and North Bellport.

  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

    37.2 mi · 51 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    2772 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunrise Service Road South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunrise Service Road South

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 east

    987 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Station Road, Yaphank, Bellport

    1343 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

    1201 ft · 37 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    12 m · 1 sec · Montauk Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montauk Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and North Bellport.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
37.2 mi · 70%
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.82 mi · 15%
Sunrise Highway
4.22 mi · 8%
Station Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Sunrise Service Road South
0.81 mi · 2%
Express Drive South
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

37.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 38m from Elmhurst
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near North Bellport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to North Bellport?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Elmhurst and 26.8 miles from North Bellport.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Chance Rain Showers near North Bellport.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and North Bellport. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.87 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
North Bellport

#2 North Bellport

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population11,545
Coordinates40.7742700, -72.9428800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: North Bellport (-72.94288, 40.77427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.14 $18.28
Diesel $4.69 $8.82 $17.65

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 North Bellport. The current time is 01:35:52.

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.