How far is Elmhurst, NY from North Valley Stream, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to North Valley Stream, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and North Valley Stream.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and North Valley Stream.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Bronx, Grand Central Parkway
707 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, NY 25: Grand Central Parkway
1457 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
2732 ft · 56 sec · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Boulevard
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Turn left onto 115th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 115th Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dutch Broadway
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Turn right onto North Fletcher Avenue
722 ft · 20 sec · North Fletcher Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fletcher Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and North Valley Stream.
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
4.91 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near North Valley Stream.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to North Valley Stream?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Elmhurst and 6.3 miles from North Valley Stream.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near North Valley Stream.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and North Valley Stream. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.91 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 North Valley Stream
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 16,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.6851000, -73.7018000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Valley Stream (-73.7018, 40.6851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
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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