How far is Elmhurst, NY from Parkchester, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Parkchester, NY is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Parkchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Parkchester.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
2293 ft · 46 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
587 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
2419 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2416 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward White Plains Road, Westchester Avenue
1000 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
1321 ft · 52 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westchester Avenue
111 m · 15 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle
45 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Metropolitan Avenue
1677 ft · 1 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Metropolitan Oval
711 ft · 35 sec · Unionport Road
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Exit the rotary onto Unionport Road
18 m · 3 sec · Unionport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Unionport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Parkchester.
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.
Whitestone Expressway
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain leaving Elmhurst and Heavy Rain near Parkchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Parkchester?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Elmhurst and 5.5 miles from Parkchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Elmhurst and Heavy Rain near Parkchester.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Parkchester. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 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 Parkchester
Parkchester is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8389900, -73.8604100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkchester (-73.86041, 40.83899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
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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